Shock Absorber and Spring Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Ford F-150. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 .
Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect .
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 separate the tie rod end from the wheel knuckle.

Use the General Equipment: Tie Rod End Remover

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Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and wheel speed sensor harness retainer and position the brake hose bracket aside.

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Remove and discard the upper ball joint nut.

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NOTE: Be sure not to damage the ball joint boot when installing the Ball Joint Separator.

Separate the upper ball joint from the wheel knuckle.

Use Special Service Tool: 204-592 Separator, Lower Arm Ball Joint.

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NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nut. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot may occur.

NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.

NOTE: Use the TORX PLUS® holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut. Torx® and TORX PLUS® is a reg. tm of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC.

Remove and discard the front stabilizer bar link upper nut.

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Remove and discard the shock absorber and spring assembly lower nuts.

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Remove and discard the shock absorber and spring assembly upper nuts.

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1. Position the lower arm and wheel knuckle down to gain clearance for removing the shock absorber and spring assembly.
2. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.

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