Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn L300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire & Wheel Removal & Installation in Tires and Wheels.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake bracket.

Fig 1: View Of Brake Hose Bracket At Steering Knuckle
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If applicable, disconnect the ABS harness from the brake bracket.

Fig 2: Removing & Installing Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts

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Loosen the steering knuckle to strut fasteners.
Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .

Fig 3: Disconnecting/Connecting Stabilizer Shaft Link At Strut Assembly

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Remove the strut assembly to body attachment nut. Discard the nut.

Fig 4: Removing & Installing Strut Assembly Body Attachment Nut
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IMPORTANT: Protect the CV boot during strut removal.

Remove the strut to knuckle fasteners. Discard the fasteners.
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
For component replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement .