When removing the front struts on a FD..
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When removing the front struts on a FD..
When removing the front struts on a FD did you guys remove the "abs speed sensor"?? And did you unbolt the front sway bar end links?
I am putting new springs on my car, I did the backs and they were a peice of cake. But what's the easiest way to get the front ones out? I already unbolted the shock from the inner-fender and the lower a-arm, so the shock is free, just need to know what to remove to get the things out the easiest. Thanks in advance.
I am putting new springs on my car, I did the backs and they were a peice of cake. But what's the easiest way to get the front ones out? I already unbolted the shock from the inner-fender and the lower a-arm, so the shock is free, just need to know what to remove to get the things out the easiest. Thanks in advance.
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I think I did remove the abs speed sensor but I didn't unbolt the sway bar end links. They were pretty easy. Just about as easy as the rears. I think you have to disconnect the upper control arms. Go to scuderiaciriani.com. It should be pretty clear.
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I don't recall removing the ABS speed sensor from the spindle. And I don't recall having to unbolt the front anti-sway bar links too.
I do however recall disconnecting the ABS cable from the upper A-arm and removing the upper A-arm so I can pivot the shock out from the top and remove it at that angle.
Don't forget to unclip the brake line from the shock body as well.
Good luck.
I do however recall disconnecting the ABS cable from the upper A-arm and removing the upper A-arm so I can pivot the shock out from the top and remove it at that angle.
Don't forget to unclip the brake line from the shock body as well.
Good luck.
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Re: When removing the front struts on a FD..
[QUOTE]Originally posted by black99
When removing the front struts on a FD did you guys remove the "abs speed sensor"?? And did you unbolt the front sway bar end links?
I am putting new springs on my car, I did the backs and they were a peice of cake. But what's the easiest way to get the front ones out? I already unbolted the shock from the inner-fender and the lower a-arm, so the shock is free, just need to know what to remove to get the things out the easiest. Thanks in advance. [/\:
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When removing the front struts on a FD did you guys remove the "abs speed sensor"?? And did you unbolt the front sway bar end links?
I am putting new springs on my car, I did the backs and they were a peice of cake. But what's the easiest way to get the front ones out? I already unbolted the shock from the inner-fender and the lower a-arm, so the shock is free, just need to know what to remove to get the things out the easiest. Thanks in advance. [/\:
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Originally posted by jumprdude
I don't recall removing the ABS speed sensor from the spindle. And I don't recall having to unbolt the front anti-sway bar links too.
I do however recall disconnecting the ABS cable from the upper A-arm and removing the upper A-arm so I can pivot the shock out from the top and remove it at that angle.
Don't forget to unclip the brake line from the shock body as well.
Good luck.
I don't recall removing the ABS speed sensor from the spindle. And I don't recall having to unbolt the front anti-sway bar links too.
I do however recall disconnecting the ABS cable from the upper A-arm and removing the upper A-arm so I can pivot the shock out from the top and remove it at that angle.
Don't forget to unclip the brake line from the shock body as well.
Good luck.
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WTF does MB autosport have to do with removing my struts? Anways, thanks guys I think I am going to try and do it jumprdude's way. I have the mazda shop manual and it's not that clear on how to do it. But now that I talked to you guys it's like "duh!!! why didn't I think of that".. I'll let you guys know if I need more help..Thanks again
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It's best to remove the ABS sensor when removing the struts because you will have to disconnect the upper A-arm and you don't want the loose spindle to hang by the speed sensor harness. It's only one 10mm bolt anyway 
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Yeah I know I lost one of them. Pulled the wires right out of it. The wires have connectors on them so I am going to try to just re plug in the wires, if this doesn't work then not sure what I'll do.
Removing the upper a-arms was the easiest way to get them out.
Removing the upper a-arms was the easiest way to get them out.
