Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the front wheel.

3. Disconnect the stabilizer link (A) from the damper (B) Front Stabilizer Link Removal/Installation.





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

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

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






6. Remove the service caps (A), and remove the three flange nuts (B) from top of the damper, then remove the damper assembly (C).

NOTE:

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





Installation

1. Install the damper assembly (A) on to the frame. Note the direction of the damper mounting base as shown.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






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






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





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

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

6. Tighten the damper pinch bolts and flange nuts.

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

8. Install the service caps.

9. Clean the mating surface of the brake disc and the inside of the wheel, then install the front wheel.

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