Strut Damper Assembly: Removal

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove brake hose routing bracket from strut bracket. Brake hose routing bracket is combined with speed sensor routing bracket (if vehicle is equipped with ABS).
Loosen and remove strut-to-steering knuckle nuts. Bolts are serrated where installed into knuckle. DO NOT turn bolts in steering knuckle as damage will occur. Use soft-face hammer to drive bolts from knuckle. Remove 3 nuts attaching upper strut mount to shock tower. Remove strut damper and coil spring assembly.
NOTE: Coil springs are rated separately for each corner of vehicle depending on optional equipment and type of service. Mark coil spring to ensure it is reinstalled in correct position.