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Removal Procedure

    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 .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    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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