Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Use care when handling the coil springs in order to avoid chipping or scratching the coating. Damage to the coating will result in premature failure of the coil springs.

Remove the strut mount retaining bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Strut Mount Retaining Bolts
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Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.

Fig 2: Disconnecting ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
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Remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.
NOTE: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.
Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.
Remove the strut to steering knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
Remove the strut from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Strut
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