Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

NOTE: The '07 model, is shown, other models are similar.

Removal

1. Raise the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the damper (B) Service and Repair.





4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness (C) and the brake hose bracket (D) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

5. Remove the flange nuts (A) and the damper pinch bolts (B) from the damper.

NOTE: Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far out ward. This may allow the driveshaft inboard joint to come apart.






6. Remove the service caps (A), and remove the damper by removing the three flange nuts (B).





7. Remove the damper/spring (C).

NOTE:

- The left and right damper springs are different. Mark the springs L and R before you continue.
- Be careful not to damage the body.

Installation

1. Install the damper/spring (A) onto the frame. Note the direction of the damper rubber as shown, then loosely install the new three flange nuts (B).

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






2. Loosely install the new damper pinch bolts (A) and the new flange nuts (B) to the damper (C).






3. Install the wheel speed sensor harness (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) to the damper (C).





4. Loosely install the stabilizer link (D) to the damper.

5. Tighten the stabilizer link nuts to the specified torque, while holding the joint pin with the hex wrench Service and Repair.

6. Raise the front suspension with a floor jack to load the suspension with the vehicle's weight.

7. Tighten the flange nuts on top of the damper to the specified torque.

8. Tighten the damper pinch bolts holding the flange nut to the specified torque.

9. Install the service caps.

10. Clean the mating surfaces of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.

11. Check the wheel alignment, and adjust it if necessary Service and Repair.