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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Saturn Outlook, 2010 GMC Acadia, 2010 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2010 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness & Front Strut
    GM1852040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) from the front strut (3).
    5. Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. If removing the front strut to service any other suspension or steering component, scribe a line in the steering knuckle against the front strut. This will aid in the realigning the front suspension.
  6. Lower the vehicle to gain access to the upper strut mounting bolts.
    7. Fig 3: Identifying Front Strut Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    GM1852014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the front strut mounting bolts and nuts.
    8. Fig 4: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
    GM1852028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the upper strut mounting nuts.
    9. Fig 5: Identifying Front Strut Assembly
    GM1852129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: To reduce the brake hose stress during strut removal, install a jack stand under the steering knuckle.
  9. Separate the front strut from the steering knuckle.
  10. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
  11. If replacing the strut or the spring, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement .
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