Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Remove tires from vehicle with power tool.
2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
   Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Lock Plate

   
3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly.
   CAUTION: Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
   Fig 2: Locating Wheel Sensor Harness And Strut Assembly

   
4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut from vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Connecting Rod Upper Nut