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Strut Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the strut-to-body mount nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Rear Suspension & Strut Components
    G00030609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  4. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. See STABILIZER SHAFT LINK .
  5. Remove the bolt from the brake hose bracket and the strut assembly.
  6. Scribe the strut to the knuckle. See Figure.
    7. CAUTION: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.
    Fig 2: Removing Strut-To-Knuckle Bolts
    G00372214Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
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