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Front Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.

    Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.

  2. Remove the front wheel and tire from front hub.
    CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts when removing the front wheel and tire.
  3. Remove the brake hose bracket (A) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) from the front axle assembly.
    Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket And Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Bolt
    G04892272Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the speed sensor bolt (C).
  5. Remove the front stabilizer link (B) from the fork (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Fork
    G04880425Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the fork (A) from the front lower arm connector (A).
    Fig 3: Identifying Fork And Front Lower Arm Connector
    G04892274Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the front strut assembly (A) from the fork (B).
    Fig 4: Identifying Front Strut Assembly And Fork
    G04892275Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).
    Fig 5: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    G04892276Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.