Removal Procedure
- Raise the vehicle and provide suitable support. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
- Place the strut in a vise and file the upper strut-to-knuckle hole lateral - oblong. Compare the appearance of the holes before filing (2) with after filing (3).