Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Cadillac Eldorado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the Road Sensing Suspension position sensor link from the lower control arm, if equipped

Fig 1: View of Road Sensing Suspension Position Sensor Link
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Remove the stabilizer shaft link to strut retaining nut.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut.
Remove the brake line bracket to strut retaining bolt.
Remove the road sensing suspension electrical connector if equipped.
Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness bracket mounting bolt.

Fig 2: View of Stabilizer Shaft
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NOTE: Whenever working near the drive axles, care must be taken to prevent inner tri-pot joints from being overextended. Overextension of the joint could result in separation of internal components which could go undetected and result in failure of the joint.

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Knuckle Mounting Bolts
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NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid scratching or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Damage can cause premature failure.
Remove the strut to steering knuckle mounting bolts (1).
Remove the upper strut mount to body retaining nuts.
Remove the strut.

Fig 4: View of Strut
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