Item 4: Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly Removal Note
- Push down on the front wheel knuckle until the strut and spring assembly is free of the front wheel knuckle. Support the front wheel knuckle to prevent the front axle shaft from moving outboard.
- For additional information on the disassembly and assembly of the shock absorber and spring assembly, refer to SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY .
CAUTION:
Do not allow the axle shaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint can result in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the axle shaft.