Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

Remove the strut-to-body mount nuts (1).
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
Remove the bolt (2) from the brake hose bracket (3) and the strut assembly.

Fig 1: Rear Strut Assembly

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Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle

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NOTE: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.

Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.

Fig 3: Strut To Knuckle Bolts

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Remove the strut from the vehicle.