| Removal and Installation Special Tool(s) | | Lever, Wheel Knuckle 204-159 | CAUTION:Make sure that the strut and spring assembly does not move in a forwards or rearwards direction, to prevent damage to the top mount center cup. | | -
Remove the engine upper cover. | | | -
Remove the cowl panel grille.
For additional information, refer to: Cowl Panel Grille (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the bulkhead extension panel. - Remove the retaining bolts.
- Detach the panel from the retaining clips.
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Detach the strut and spring assembly top mount brace from the bulkhead (left-hand side shown). | | | -
Remove the strut and spring assembly top mount brace (left-hand side shown). - Loosely install the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining bolts.
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Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
| 7. Remove the components in the order indicated in the following illustration(s) and table(s). 5 - Strut and spring assembly 8. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Removal Details Item 1 : Stabilizer bar link to strut and spring assembly retaining nut NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint from rotating. Item 3 : Wheel knuckle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt | | -
Using the special tool, detach the strut and spring assembly from the wheel knuckle. | Item 4 : Strut and spring assembly top mount retaining bolts CAUTION:With the aid of another technician, support the strut and spring assembly. Installation Details Item 4 : Strut and spring assembly top mount retaining bolts | | -
CAUTION:With the aid of another technician, support the strut and spring assembly. Install the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining bolts. | Item 3 : Wheel knuckle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt | | -
WARNING:Install a new wheel knuckle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury. CAUTION:The wheel knuckle to strut and spring assembly pinch bolt must be installed from the front of the wheel knuckle. Attach the strut and spring assembly to the wheel knuckle. | Item 1 : Stabilizer bar link to strut and spring assembly retaining nut | | -
NOTE:Use a 5 mm Allen key to prevent the ball joint from rotating. Install the stabilizer bar link to strut and spring assembly retaining nut. | | | -
Remove the strut and spring assembly top mount retaining bolts. | | 
