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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
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  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.
    2. IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts
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  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the strut.
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