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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. Fig 1: View of Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector & Brake Wear Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM811607Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector.
  4. Disconnect the brake wear sensor electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Bracket to Strut Retaining Bolt
    GM811603Courtesy 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.
  7. Disconnect the road sensing suspension electrical connector (if equipped).
    8. Fig 3: View of MAGNERIDE™ Electrical Connector
    GM811564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the MAGNERIDE™ electrical connector (if equipped).
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Strut to Steering Knuckly Mounting Nuts & Bolts
    GM104991Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts and nuts.
  10. Lower the vehicle.
    11. Fig 5: View Of Upper Strut Mount Retaining Bolts
    GM402795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper strut mount retaining bolts.
  12. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
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