Front Damper/Spring Removal and Installation
Special Tools Required
Image Description/Tool Number
609765.png Ball Joint Thread Protector, 12 mm 07AAF-SDAA100
8616757.png Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm 07MAC-SL00202

NOTE:
How to read the torque specifications.
Unless otherwise indicated, illustrations used in the procedure are for 2/4-door without adaptive damper system.

3. Wheel Speed Sensor - Remove (Without Adaptive Damper System)

4. Damper Items - Remove (With Adaptive Damper System)
1.
Disconnect the connectors (A).
2.
Remove the clip (B).

5. Brake Hose Bracket - Remove

Without adaptive damper system

With adaptive damper system

6. 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.

7. Stabilizer Link - Disconnect


10. Lower Ball Joint - Disconnect


11. 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, the aligning tab (E) on the damper unit into the slot (F) of the knuckle.

12. Damper/Spring - Remove
1.
Remove the flange nuts (A).
NOTE:
Do not let the damper/spring drop down under its own weight.
Use the new flange nuts during reassembly.
2.
For some models: Remove the damper plate (B).
3.
Remove the damper/spring (A).
NOTE:
Be careful not to damage the body.
During installation, install the damper/spring in the body with the aligning tab (B) facing inside.
During installation, if the guide pin (C) is equipped, align the guide pin with the body hole (D).

13. All Removed Parts - Install
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.