Front Strut Assembly: Removal

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Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise 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, Front Hub And Bolts
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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 Bolts
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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
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Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link And Nut
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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
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