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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise the vehicle just high enough to remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  2. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the front suspension strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Front Suspension Strut Stud And Mounting Nut
    GM2003661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the front suspension strut mounting nut (1) on the front suspension strut stud (2).
  4. Raise the vehicle high enough to access the lower front suspension strut bolts.
  5. Support the lower control arm with a adjustable jack stand.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Front Suspension Strut Nut And Bolts
    GM2005976Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front suspension strut nut (2) from the front suspension strut bolts (5).
  7. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connectors (3) and (4).
  8. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket (1), and relocate to the side.
    9. Fig 3: Identifying Front Suspension Strut And Bolts
    GM2005989Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front suspension strut bolts (2) from the front suspension strut (1).
    10. Fig 4: Identifying Front Suspension Strut
    GM2003673Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front suspension strut (2) from the vehicle (1).
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