Spring Kit, Front

Fig 1: Removing Link For Anti-Roll Bar From Spring Strut

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Remove:

the front wheels
the link (1) for the anti-roll bar from the spring strut. Use a Torx socket as a counterhold. This is to protect the rubber boot.

Fig 2: Measuring Position Of Stub Axle And Spring Strut And Removing ABS Sensor Cable From Bracket On Spring Strut

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Fig 3: Removing Bracket And Screws

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Remove:

Fig 4: Removing Nuts And Washers That Secure Spring Strut Bearing To Car Body

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Remove:

the nuts and washers that secure the spring strut bearing to the car body
the spring strut from the stub axle. Pull the spring strut forward over the brake hose and down.
NOTE: Do not damage the brake hose, ABS sensor cable or painted surfaces.

Fig 5: Removing Cover, Nut, Washer, And Upper Bearing

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Secure the spring strut in a vice, as shown.
Relieve the load on the spring using spring clamps (P/N 9995409). Position the spring clamps opposite each other and tighten alternately.

Remove:

the cover (1)
the nut (2) and washer (2) at the upper bearing (3). Use socket (P/N 9995467) and a Torx socket as a counterhold
the upper bearing (3).

Fig 6: Removing Retaining Nut On Shock Absorber, Spring Seat, Spring, And Rubber Bump Stop

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Remove:

the retaining nut (1) on the shock absorber. Use socket (P/N 9995469) and a Torx socket as a counterhold
the spring seat (2)
the spring (3)
the rubber bump stop (4) including the boot.

Fig 7: Compressing Spring To A Height Of 260 MM

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Compress the new spring to a height of approximately 260 mm (10 1/4"). Use the spring clamps (P/N 9995409).

Fig 8: Installing Rubber Bump Stop, Spring, Washer, Spring Seat, And Retaining Nut

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Install:

the shock absorber in the vice
the rubber bump stop (1) including the boot
the new spring (2). Align the lower end of the spring in the slot (3) in the lower section of the shock absorber
the washer (4)
the spring seat (5)
the retaining nut (6).

Fig 9: Tightening Retaining Nut

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Tighten the retaining nut. Tighten to 70 Nm (52.5 lbf. ft) . Use socket (P/N 9995469) and a Torx socket as a counterhold.

Fig 10: Installing Upper Bearing, Washer, And Nut

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Install:

the upper bearing (1)
the washer (2)
a new nut (3). Tighten the nut to 70 Nm (52.5 lbf. ft) . Use socket (P/N 9995467) and a Torx socket as a counterhold
the cover.

Install the spring strut on the car body. Use the new nuts and washers from the kit.
Tighten the three nuts for the spring strut bearing. Tighten to 25 Nm (18.5 lbf. ft.) .
Install the spring strut on the stub axle. Use new screws (1) and nuts (1) from the kit
Adjust to the value measured previously at (A), to obtain the correct camber angle
Tighten to 105 Nm (78.5 lbf. ft.) Angle-tighten to 90°. Use the protractor (P/N 9512050)
Reinstall the bracket for the ABS sensor cable.
Reinstall the ABS sensor cable in its bracket.
Install the link (1) for the anti-roll bar on the spring strut. Use a new nut
Tighten the nut. Tighten to 50 Nm (38 lbf. ft.) . Use socket (P/N 9995498) and a Torx socket as a counterhold
Reinstall both the front wheels. Tighten the wheel nuts crosswise
Lower the car completely. Tighten the wheels nuts on all wheels to 140 Nm (104 lbf. ft.) .