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QUADRIFOGLIO - Carbon Ceramic: Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to ROTOR, BRAKE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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  4. Remove the three disc brake guard to knuckle mounting bolts (1a) and remove the disc brake guard (1b).
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  5. Remove the outer tie rod end to knuckle mounting nut (1a). and separate the outer tie rod end (1b) from the knuckle.
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  6. Using special tool (special tool #8677, Remover, Ball Joint) (1a) separate the outer tie rod end (1b) from the knuckle.
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  7. Holding the tension strut stud (1a) remove and DISCARD  the tension strut (1c) to knuckle mounting nuts (1b).
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  8. Using special tool (special tool #2032500020, Remover, Front Suspension Ball Joint), (1a) separate the tension strut joint (1b) from the knuckle.
  9. Check that the bushing is still in the original location.
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  10. Remove the two upper radiator support mounting nuts (1).
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  11. Remove the two lower radiator support (2) mounting bolts (1).
  12. Carefully position the radiator forward to gain access to the tension strut mounting bolt.
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  13. Remove and DISCARD  the tension strut to crossmember mounting bolt (1a).
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  14. Remove the tension strut from the vehicle.