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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the nuts (1) and the bolt (2) attaching the top of the strut assembly (5) to the body (3).
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Place jack stands under the lower control arm.
  4. Lower the vehicle slightly so that the weight of the vehicle rests on the jack stand and on the lower control arms.
  5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  6. Scribe the strut flange. Refer to STRUT & KNUCKLE SCRIBING .

    Important:  The steering knuckle must be supported to prevent an axle joint over-extension.

  7. Remove the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) that attach the strut (2) to the steering knuckle (4).
  8. Remove the strut assembly (2) from the vehicle.
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Assembly From Vehicle
    G01583112Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    Fig 2: Strut Assembly
    G01583113Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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