Front dampner/spring question.

Chyna Black · 03-21-2008, 08:08 PM

What is the correct way of removing the front spring from the shock?

Highrev1 · 03-21-2008, 08:18 PM

Removal
1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn on the windshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch off when the wipers are near the A-pillars.

2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations.

3. Remove the front wheel.

4. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector.

5. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and self-locking nuts (B) from the damper.

6. Remove the service cap (A) and the lid (B).

7. Remove the three flange nuts (C) from the top of the damper.

NOTE

amper springs are different, left and right. Mark the springs L and R before you continue.
Be careful not to damage the body.

8. Remove the damper assembly (A).

Thne insert the housing into a spring compressor and remove..

Chyna Black · 03-21-2008, 08:25 PM

I followed the DYI, how do I get the dampner off? I would not have asked the question if I guess I should have asked question better!

Highrev1 · 03-21-2008, 08:27 PM

No..My bad, I suggest a spring compressor to remove springs. Most say its not needed, although its added security.

For 23 bucks why not...MACPHERSON STRUT COIL SPRING COMPRESSORS - JCWhitney Auto Parts

Chyna Black · 03-21-2008, 08:34 PM

I have a spring compressor, just trying to figure out how to remove spring from dampner. I would imagine I compress spring on the outside, the remove bolt from top; slowly uncompress spring?

Highrev1 · 03-21-2008, 08:36 PM

Yeah..Once off the car slowly uncompress the spring take the pressure off the top hat . MOST lowering springs dont need a compressor to install..

Chyna Black · 03-21-2008, 08:43 PM

Damn, okay right now I have everything off the car, do I need to put strut back in to remove dampner? Or can I removethe dampner with it off the car?

***Sirbelch*** · 03-21-2008, 08:55 PM

You need an offest wrench with a hole in the top.
The offest wrench goes around the nut.
An allen wrench goes in the shaft to keep it from spinning.
Then loosen the nut.

Chyna Black · 03-21-2008, 09:01 PM

Cool I am pressing on then, not trying to kill myself; I would hate to be the only one I know to go out with a spring in my a$$! Thanks for patience and help!

Chyna Black · 03-23-2008, 07:10 AM

Thanks for all the help, springs are on!

Jardiniboy · 03-23-2008, 07:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chyna Black

Thanks for all the help, springs are on!

Post some pictures. What springs do you choose to use?

03-21-2008, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chyna Black Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 31 Posts: 381 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	Front dampner/spring question. What is the correct way of removing the front spring from the shock?

03-21-2008, 08:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Removal 1. Turn the ignition switch ON (II), then turn on the windshield wipers. Turn the ignition switch off when the wipers are near the A-pillars. 2. Raise the front of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations. 3. Remove the front wheel. 4. Remove the wheel sensor harness clip (A) and the brake hose bracket (B) from the damper. Do not disconnect the wheel sensor connector. 5. Remove the damper pinch bolts (A) and self-locking nuts (B) from the damper. 6. Remove the service cap (A) and the lid (B). 7. Remove the three flange nuts (C) from the top of the damper. NOTEamper springs are different, left and right. Mark the springs L and R before you continue. Be careful not to damage the body. 8. Remove the damper assembly (A). Thne insert the housing into a spring compressor and remove..

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*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	You need an offest wrench with a hole in the top. The offest wrench goes around the nut. An allen wrench goes in the shaft to keep it from spinning. Then loosen the nut. __________________ You know what the sun's all about when the light go out.

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Chyna Black Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 31 Posts: 381 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have a spring compressor, just trying to figure out how to remove spring from dampner. I would imagine I compress spring on the outside, the remove bolt from top; slowly uncompress spring?

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Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yeah..Once off the car slowly uncompress the spring take the pressure off the top hat . MOST lowering springs dont need a compressor to install..

03-21-2008, 08:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chyna Black Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 31 Posts: 381 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	Damn, okay right now I have everything off the car, do I need to put strut back in to remove dampner? Or can I removethe dampner with it off the car?

03-21-2008, 09:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
Chyna Black Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 31 Posts: 381 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	Cool I am pressing on then, not trying to kill myself; I would hate to be the only one I know to go out with a spring in my a$$! Thanks for patience and help!

03-23-2008, 07:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Chyna Black Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Aldie, VA Age: 31 Posts: 381 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for all the help, springs are on!