Front Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Removal
NOTE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Tighten fasteners as specified.
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Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Wheels and Tires .
- 2.NOTE: Do not use a hammer to separate the outer tie-rod end from the wheel knuckle or damage to the wheel knuckle may result.NOTE: Use care when installing the tie rod separator or damage to the outer tie-rod end boot may occur.
Remove and discard the tie rod end nut and using a Tie-rod Separator, separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.
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Remove the wheel seed sensor bracket bolt and position the wheel speed sensor wiring aside.
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Remove the bolt and position aside the brake hose bracket.
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- 4.NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.NOTE: Right Hand (RH) connector shown Left Hand (LH) connector similar. Actual connector locations may vary.
Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly electrical connector.
- 5.NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.NOTE: RH attachment locations shown LH attachment locations similar. Actual attachment locations may vary.
Disconnect the shock absorber and spring assembly wiring harness clips.
- 6.NOTE: The suspension height sensors must be disconnected prior to servicing suspension components. Damage to the suspension height sensors and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensors will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.NOTE: If equipped with dynamic suspension.
Remove the height sensor arm bracket screw and position aside the bracket.
- 8.NOTE: Be sure not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the Ball Joint Separator.
Using Special Tool(s): Separator, Ball Joint 204-592, separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.
- 9.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the stabilizer bar upper nut.
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Position the lower arm and wheel knuckle assembly down and remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
- 13.NOTE: If necessary.NOTE: If the individual spring and/or shock components are not being serviced, continue to the installation procedure.NOTE: For reference during assembly, index the upper mount, spring and shock absorber.
Compress the spring until the tension is released from the shock absorber. General Equipment: Spring Compressor.
- 14.NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the shock rod from turning while removing the nut.
Remove and discard the strut rod nut.