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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE  in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION  in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the brake wear sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Wheel Speed & Brake Wear Sensor Electrical Connectors
    G02068628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket and retaining bolt from the strut.
  6. Remove the brake line bracket and retaining bolt from the strut.
    Fig 2: Removing Brake Line & Wheel Speed Sensor Brackets & Retaining Bolts
    G02068629Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the road sensing suspension electrical connector (if equipped).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Road Sensing Suspension Electrical Connector
    G02068630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the MAGNERIDE™ electrical connector (if equipped).
  9. Remove the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 4: Removing Strut To Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    G02068631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper strut mount retaining bolts.
    Fig 5: Removing Upper Strut Mount Retaining Bolts
    G02068632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
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