Removal Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Suspension Spring Handling Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Remove the nuts (1) and the bolt (2) attaching the top of the strut assembly (5) to the body (3).

Fig 1: View Of Strut Assembly To Body Nuts & Bolts
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Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Place jackstands under the lower control arm.
Lower the vehicle slightly so that the weight of the vehicle rests on the jack stand and on the lower control arms.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Scribe the strut flange. Refer to Strut and Knuckle Scribing .
IMPORTANT: The steering knuckle must be supported to prevent an axle joint over-extension.
Remove the bolts (3) and the nuts (6) that attach the strut (2) to the steering knuckle (4).

Fig 2: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts & Nuts
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Remove the strut assembly (2) from the vehicle.