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Front Strut and Spring Assembly > < Wheel Knuckle
Front Suspension - Lower Arm Streetka 2003.5 (01/2003-07/2005)
Removal and Installation

Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:Protect the ball joint seal using a soft cloth to prevent damage.
    Detach the lower arm from the wheel knuckle.
    • Remove the lower arm ball joint heat shield.
    • Discard the nut.

  1. Remove the lower arm.

Installation

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
  1. Check the toe setting and adjust as necessary. For additional information, refer to: (204-00 Suspension System - General Information)
    Specifications (Specifications),
    Specifications - Convertible (Specifications),
    Front Toe Adjustment (General Procedures).

Front Strut and Spring Assembly > < Wheel Knuckle