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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
    GM1209238Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts.
    2. IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Link At Strut Assembly
    GM851723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly.
    6. Fig 4: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts
    GM385564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut.
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