Remove front spring strut
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NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to LOOSENING THE OUTPUT SHAFT FROM THE WHEEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT OR RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SIDE HOOD SEAL ON THE LEFT OR RIGHT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY DETACHING SPRING STRUT IN FRONT .
- Refer to RELEASING THE UPPER WISHBONE FROM THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to SECURING THE SWIVEL BEARING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SPRING STRUT HOLDER .
- Remove cable (1) from holder (2).NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling. - Loosen screws (1).
- Remove spring strut (1).