Front Damper/Spring Removal/Installation

Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn on the windshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0) when the wipers are near the A-pillars.

2. Raise and support the vehicle Service and Repair.

3. Remove the front wheel.

4. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.






5. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and the self-locking nuts (B) from the damper.

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






6. Remove the service cap (A) and the lid (B).





7. Remove the three flange nuts (C) from the top of the damper.

8. Remove the damper/spring (A).

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 mounting base as shown.

NOTE: Be careful not to damage the body.






2. Loosely install the new flange nuts (A).

NOTE: Install the service cap (B) and the lid (C) after tightening the flange nuts to the specified torque.






3. Loosely install new damper pinch bolts (A) and new self-locking nuts (B) to the damper (C).





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

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

6. Tighten the damper pinch bolts to the specified torque.

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





8. Install the service cap and the lid.

9. Clean the mating surfaces between 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.

11. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), then turn the windshield wipers to the default positions, and turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0).