Front Strut and Spring Assembly: Removal
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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.
- Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
- Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
- Remove and discard the upper stabilizer bar link nut and position the stabilizer bar link and the wire harness bracket aside.
- Unclip the 3 wire retainers.
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NOTE: The front suspension height sensor must be disconnected from the lower control arm prior to servicing suspension components or damage to the suspension height sensor and/or the vehicle dynamic suspension system may occur. The sensor will need to be recalibrated after reassembly.
Remove the height sensor arm bracket bolt and position the height sensor arm bracket aside.
- Remove and discard the 2 front strut and spring assembly-to-wheel knuckle bolts and nuts.
- Remove the cowl panel grille. Refer to: Cowl Panel Grille .
- Remove and discard the 3 front strut and spring assembly and remove the front strut and spring assembly.