Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L (2008)
6. Remove the coil spring.
7. Remove the upper coil spring insulator.
8. NOTE: During assembly, assemble the bearing plate to the strut so the arrow on the bearing plate points to the outboard side of the vehicle when
the strut is installed.
Remove the bearing plate.
9. Remove the bearing.
10. Remove the strut upper bushing.
11. Remove the dust boot and the bumper.
12. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.