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Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Stabilizer Link At Strut Assembly
    GM851723Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the strut to steering knuckle nuts.
  5. If applicable, reposition the wheel speed sensor harness and bracket.
  6. Remove the strut to steering knuckle bolts.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    GM866391Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the upper strut cap to body nut.
    8. IMPORTANT: In order to prevent damage to the CV joint boot, place a shop towel over the CV joint.
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
    9. Fig 3: View Of Strut
    GM851648Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. For strut replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement .
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