Prelude L4-2157cc 2.2L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (2001)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Service and Repair
Front
With ATTS
TOOL REQUIRED
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07MAC-SL00200 Ball Joint Remover, 28 mm
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Strut Spring Compressor
REMOVAL
1. Remove the cotter pin and radius rod ball joint nut.
2. Install a 14 mm hex nut on the ball joint. Be sure that the hex nut is flush with the ball joint pin end, or the threaded section of the ball joint pin
might be damaged by the ball joint remover.
3. Use the ball joint remover to separate the ball joint and lower arm.
NOTE: If necessary, apply penetrating type lubricant to loosen the ball joint.
4. Remove the flange bolt.
5. Remove the flange bolt and self-locking nut, then remove the damper fork.