Removal Procedure

Remove the air inlet grille. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the stabilizer link at the front strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness & Front Strut

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Remove the wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) from the front strut (3).

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle

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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.
Lower the vehicle to gain access to the upper strut mounting bolts.

Fig 3: Identifying Front Strut Mounting Bolts & Nuts

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Fig 4: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts

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Fig 5: Identifying Front Strut Assembly

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NOTE: To reduce the brake hose stress during strut removal, install a jack stand under the steering knuckle.

Separate the front strut from the steering knuckle.
Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
If replacing the strut or the spring, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement .