Upper Spring Stop Plate

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Dodge Sprinter. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Upper Strut Mounting Bolts

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Remove the floor pan screws (1) and floor mat (2) to access the upper strut mount.
Remove the upper strut mounting bolts (3).
Raise and support the vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Fig 2: Strut And Into The Upper Strut Hole
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Remove the rear half of the wheel well cover to allow the strut (2) to move.

Fig 3: Upper Spring Plate And Bolts
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Remove the lower stabilizer link at the spring plate.
Tip the strut and knuckle back to access the spring plate mounting bolts (2).
Remove the spring plate mounting bolts (2) to the lower control arm.
Remove the spring plate (1) and rubber block.