Mariner 4WD L4-2.5L (2010)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
Strut and Spring Assembly
Removal
NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result
in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a
replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct
retention of these parts.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
1. NOTE: Verify the steering wheel is in the unlocked position before removal.
Remove the wheel and tire.
2. Remove the brake jounce hose clip.
3. Pull the brake jounce hose downward slightly to remove the hose from the bracket and position the brake jounce hose aside.
4. Remove the wheel speed sensor harness bolt.
5. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the ball stud from turning while removing or installing the stabilizer bar link nut.
Remove and discard the upper stabilizer bar link nut.
6. Remove and discard the 2 strut-to-knuckle nuts and bolts.
7. NOTE: Reference mark the 4 strut upper bushing plate nuts.
