Removal
1. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel.
4.2 Remove the brake hose bracket (indicated by the arrow) from the stand
2. Remove the brake hose from the stand (4.2).
4.3 Unscrew the two nuts and bolts securing the steering knuckle to the strut (indicated by arrows) - knock out the bolts if necessary
3. Unscrew the nuts securing the rack to the steering knuckle and knock out the mounting bolts (4.3).
4.4 Remove the steering knuckle from the strut
4. Remove the steering knuckle from the stand (4.4).
4.5 While supporting the stand, unscrew the fastening nuts (indicated by arrows)
5. Supporting the rack, unscrew the nuts securing the rack to the body (4.5). Remove the suspension rack from the vehicle.
Inspection
6. Inspect the rack for signs of fluid leakage, dents, cracks or other damage.
7. Inspect the spring for cracks or damage to the coating.
8. Replace the spring if necessary.
Installation
9. Install the rack on the car and tighten the nuts securing the rack to the body.
10. Install the steering knuckle onto the strut and insert the two bolts. Tighten the nuts to the specified torque.
11. Install the brake hose bracket onto the strut and tighten the mounting bolt securely.
12. Install the wheel and lower the car to the ground.
13. Tighten the upper mounting nuts to the specified torque.