Front hub and brake rotor with wheel removed, coil spring and sh…

Stock driver's side w/tire removed.

The spring hook at the top of the spring is a 13mm (if memory serves) and comes off easily.

The nut in the center of the spring [cup] was an 1 1/8" - I used a combination wrench through the spring coils to break it loose. Be sure to spray everything down with WD-40 AS SOON AS taking off the tire. TRUST ME, this will help. Another hint...jack the axle up to flex the springs to get the combination wrench to the nut easier.

You can also get to the nut with 3 (6")extensions through the access hole in the top of the spring/shock mount.

When all hardware is removed (including shock) remove the jack from under the axle, and either push with one hand (down) on the hub and pull w/the other on the spring OR get your lovely girlfriend to jump on it as you pull out the spring (the later would probably be your best option).

Owner caption June 2003 · Photo 5 of 60