Anyone done either job themselves? Is it a massive job for a reasonably competent home mechanic? TIA . This is what the ESM says:
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER PFP:54302
Removal and Installation EES00103
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and remove tire.
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-11, "COWL TOP" .
3. Remove electrical wires of ABS wheel sensor from strut. Refer to BRC-36, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-11, "BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE" .
5. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
6. Remove nuts and bolts securing steering knuckle to strut.
7. Remove upper bolts of the strut and remove strut from the vehicle.
COIL SPRING AND SHOCK ABSORBER PFP:54302
Removal and Installation EES00103
REMOVAL
1. Raise vehicle and remove tire.
2. Remove cowl top cover. Refer to EI-11, "COWL TOP" .
3. Remove electrical wires of ABS wheel sensor from strut. Refer to BRC-36, "WHEEL SENSORS" .
4. Remove brake hose lock plate. Refer to BR-11, "BRAKE PIPING AND HOSE" .
5. Remove stabilizer connecting rod.
6. Remove nuts and bolts securing steering knuckle to strut.
7. Remove upper bolts of the strut and remove strut from the vehicle.