Front Strut: Removal

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the front strut assembly.
1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
2. Remove the brake hose bracket.
3. Remove the clamp of ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
4. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
  CAUTION: While holding the head of the adjusting bolt, loosen the flange nut.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Alignment Mark On Adjusting Bolt And Strut
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5. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Strut Mounting Bolt
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