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.

NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts or damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to: Wheel and Tire .
1. NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove or install the stabilizer bar link nuts or damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur.
  
  NOTE: Do not hold the stabilizer bar link boot with any tool or damage to the boot may occur.
  
  NOTE: Use the internal or external hex-holding feature to prevent the ball and stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nuts. The link boot seal must not be allowed to twist while tightening the link nuts or damage to the boot seal will occur.
  
  NOTE: The stabilizer bar links are designed with low friction ball joints that have a low breakaway torque.
  
  Remove the bolt and position the brake hose aside.
  
  Torque
  
  : 97 lb.in (11 Nm)
2. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut and position front stabilizer bar link and wheel speed sensor wiring harness aside.
  Torque
  
  : 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)
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Remove and discard the wheel knuckle-to-strut bolt and separate the wheel knuckle from the front strut and spring assembly.
Torque

:Stage 1: 59 lb.ft (80 Nm) Stage 2: 180°

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1. Remove the top cowl panel screen.
2. Remove the screw.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.in (2 Nm)
3. Remove the cowl panel bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 18 lb.in (2 Nm)
4. Remove and discard the upper strut bolt.
  Torque
  
  : 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)
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Position the cowl panel aside and remove and discard the upper strut bolts.
Torque

: 26 lb.ft (35 Nm)

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While pressing down on the wheel knuckle and lower arm assembly, remove the front strut and spring assembly.

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