Front
Removal
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in major service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or an equivalent part if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to ensure proper retention of these parts.
1. Mark the relative position of the front suspension lower arm to the frame with the vehicle in a static, level ground position (curb height).
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.
4. Remove the shock absorber lower mounting bolts
5. Remove the front shock absorber.
1 Remove the nut, retainer and grommet.
2 Remove the shock absorber.
6. Using the special tool, compress the front coil spring until it is free in its front spring insulator.
7. Remove the front coil spring.
1 Remove the bolts and nuts.
2 Pivot the front suspension lower arm. Remove the front coil spring.
Installation
1. With the front coil spring compressed, position the spring on the lower control arm.
2. NOTE: Do not tighten the front suspension lower arm bolts until the suspension is at curb height.
Install the front suspension lower arm.
1 Position the front suspension lower arm.
2 Install the bolts and nuts.
3. Make sure the front spring insulator is properly seated and remove the special tool 204-D001 (D78P-5310-A).
4. Install the shock absorber.
1 Position the shock absorber through the upper shock mount.
2 Install the grommet, retainer and nut, and tighten.
5. Install the shock absorber lower mounting bolts.
6. Position a jack stand under the front suspension lower arm and raise the suspension until the marks on the front suspension lower arm and the frame made in removal, step 1, are aligned (curb height).
7. Tighten the bolts.
8. Lower the suspension and remove the jack stand.
9. Install the front wheel and tire assemblies.
10. Lower the vehicle.