Front Strut Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Hyundai Entourage. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel And Tire From Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) from the front strut assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Bolt
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Remove the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts from the front knuckle.

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Bolts From Front Knuckle
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Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Nut From Strut Assembly
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Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Remove the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) from the front knuckle.

Fig 6: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Bolts From Front Knuckle
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