Removal Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Strut Assembly & Body Fasteners

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Remove the strut assembly to body fasteners.
Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket & Strut Assembly

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Remove the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.

Fig 3: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts

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Loosen, do not remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.

Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut

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Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.

Fig 5: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts

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Remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.