Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove the strut upper nuts.

Fig 1: Removing Strut Upper Nuts
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IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.

Fig 3: Removing Strut & Lower Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the strut.