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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front .
  3. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement .
  4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER .
  5. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Scribe The Strut To The Knuckle
    G01720534Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Strut To Knuckle Mounting Bolts
    G01720535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
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