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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.
    Fig 1: Strut Upper Nuts
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    NOTE: 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.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel.
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribe The Strut To The Knuckle
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  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the strut.
  7. Fig 3: Strut Bolts/Nuts
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