Removal Procedure

Remove the strut upper nuts.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.

Fig 3: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts
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Remove the strut.