Front Strut Assembly: Removal

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 And Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) then remove the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose bracket (B) and speed sensor wire mounting bolt (C) from the strut assembly (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket And Speed Sensor Wire Mounting Bolt
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Remove the speed sensor wire mounting bolt (B) and speed sensor (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensor And Wire Mounting Bolt
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Remove the nut (B) from the stabilizer bar link (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link And Nuts
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Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Remove the strut lower mounting bolts (A) and then remove the strut assembly (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Strut Assembly And Strut Lower Mounting Bolts
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