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Front Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
  2. Detach the brake hose clip from the strut assembly mounting bracket.
  3. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the knuckle.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the wheel speed sensor.
    Fig 1: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor
    G03847532Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
    Fig 2: Locating Stabilizer Bar Link
    G03847533Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the knuckle from the strut assembly.
    Fig 3: Removing Knuckle From Strut Assembly
    G03847534Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the front strut upper mounting nuts (3).
    Fig 4: Removing Front Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    G03847535Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the strut assembly.
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