FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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Caution

•  Performing the following procedures without first removing the ABS wheel-speed sensor may possibly cause an open circuit in the wiring harness if it is pulled by mistake. Before performing the following procedures, disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector (axle side) and fix the wiring harness to an appropriate place where it will not be pulled by mistake while servicing the vehicle.

1.  Remove the windshield wiper arm and blade. (See WINDSHIELD WIPER ARM AND BLADE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the cowl grille. (See COWL GRILLE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

3.  Remove in the order indicated in the table.

4.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

5.  Inspect the wheel alignment. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)

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1	ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness connector
2	Brake hose clip
3	Stabilizer control link upper nut
4	Stiffener
5	Shock absorber and coil spring (See Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note.) (See Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note.)

Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Removal Note

1.  Loosen the front lower arm inner bolt.

2.  Separate the front lower arm ball joint.

3.  Separate the shock absorber from the wheel hub, steering knuckle component by tapping the upper part of the steering knuckle with a hammer.

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Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

1.  Raise the front lower arm using a jack and install the shock absorber and coil spring.

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