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.

Remove the strut upper nuts.

Fig 1: Strut Upper Nuts
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NOTE: 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.
Remove the tire and wheel.
Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

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

Fig 3: Strut Bolts/Nuts

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