Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation

NOTE: Do not disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.

4. Brake Hose Bracket - Remove

5. Brake Caliper - Remove
1.
NOTE:
To prevent damage to the caliper assembly or brake hose, use a short piece of wire to hang the caliper assembly from the undercarriage.
Do not twist the brake hose excessively.

9. Lower Arm Ball Joint - Disconnect


10. Knuckle/Hub Assembly - Remove
1.
Pull the knuckle (A) outward, and separate the outboard joint (B) from the front hub using a soft face hammer outward.
NOTE:
Do not pull the driveshaft end outward. The inner driveshaft inboard joint may come apart.
During installation, apply specified grease to the contact area (C) of the outboard joint and the front wheel bearing.
2.
Remove the damper pinch bolt (D).
3.
Move the knuckle downward, and remove the knuckle from the damper.
NOTE: During installation, install the aligning tab (E) on the damper unit into the slot (F) of the knuckle.

11. Damper/Spring - Remove
1.
Remove the flange nuts (A).
NOTE:
Do not let the damper/spring drop down under its own weight.
Use new flange nuts during reassembly.
2.
Remove the damper/spring (B).
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
During installation, install the damper/spring in the body with the aligning tab (C) facing inside.
During installation, if the guide pin (D) is equipped, align the guide pin with the body hole (E).

12. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.