Removal

1. Turn ignition switch to OFF position and place steering column in unlocked position.
2. Remove front axle wheel hub retainer.





3. Loosen, but do not remove, three front shock absorber mounting bracket-to-shock tower nuts.
4. Raise vehicle on a hoist.

NOTE: Do not raise vehicle by front suspension lower arms.

5. Remove tire and wheel assembly.
6. Remove brake anti-lock sensor wire harness routing clip from front shock absorber. Remove brake hose bracket mounting screw and bracket from front shock absorber.
7. Remove cotter pin from tie rod end and remove slotted nut. Discard cotter pin and nut.
8. Using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D or equivalent and Tie Rod End Remover Adapter T81P-3504-W, remove tie rod end from front wheel knuckle.





9. Remove stabilizer bar link nut, and remove stabilizer bar link from front shock absorber.

CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to remove the nut or bearing and seal damage will result. Loosen the nut first, then remove nut from stud using the hex hold feature.

10. Using Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent, compress front coil spring until lower ball joint clears front suspension lower arm.
11. Remove and discard front wheel knuckle-to-shock absorber pinch bolt and nut. (A drift punch may be used to remove bolt.)





12. Press halfshaft from wheel hub. Wire halfshaft to body to maintain level position.

CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint could result in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the halfshaft.

13. Remove three front shock absorber mounting bracket-to-shock tower nuts and compress front coil spring. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
14. Remove Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent.