Front Damper/Spring Removal & Installation: Removal

3. Front Damper/Spring Items - Remove

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1. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness clips (A).

NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

2. Remove the brake hose bracket (B).

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3. Remove the flange nut (A) while holding the joint pin (B) with a hex wrench (C)

4. Disconnect the stabilizer link (D) from the damper.

4. Damper/Spring - Remove

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1. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the self-lock nuts (B).

NOTE:

Do not allow the knuckle to rotate too far outward. This may allow the driveshaft inboard joint to come apart.
During installation, install the damper pinch bolts to the same direction as removal.

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2. Remove the clip (A)

3. Pull out the hood rear seal (B)

4. Detach the hooks, and remove the cowl top cover (C)

5. Remove the flange nuts (D).

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6. Remove the damper/spring (A).

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.