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Coil Spring Replacement Front Wheel Drive Without Axle: Removal

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  2. Remove the wheel and tire assemblies. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in TIRES AND WHEELS .
  3. Remove the brake calipers. Refer to REAR BRAKE CALIPER .
  4. Remove the parking brake cable mounting bracket.
  5. Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket.
  6. Disconnect the ABS electrical connector.
  7. Remove the ABS electrical connector mounting bracket.
  8. Use the utility jack in order to support the lower control arm.
  9. Remove the stabilizer link from the lower control arm.
  10. Use the J-41820 in order to disconnect the ball joint from the knuckle. Refer to Figure.
  11. Use the utility jack in order to lower the lower control arm and relieve the coil spring tension.
  12. Remove the coil spring (2). Refer to Figure.
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