FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

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1.  Remove the wheels and tires. (See WHEEL AND TIRE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION.)

2.  Remove the clip, them remove the brake hose from the bracket.

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3.  Disconnect the ABS wheel-speed sensor wiring harness from the shock absorber

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(1)  Remove the bolt.

(2)  Position the bracket out of the way.

4.  Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor and position out of the way.

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(1)  Remove the bolts.

(2)  Remove the ABS wheel-speed sensor from the steering knuckle and position out of the way.

5.  Position the stabilizer control link out of the way.

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(1)  Remove the nut at the top of the stabilizer control link.

(2)  Position the stabilizer control link out of the way.

6.  Remove the bolts from the shock absorber and steering knuckle.

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7.  Remove the bolts, then remove the front shock absorber component.

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Note

•  When removing the nuts, support the shock absorber component.

8.  Install in the reverse order of removal.

9.  After installation, inspect the front wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. (See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT.)