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Removal Procedure

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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.
    Fig 1: Removal of Tire and Wheel
    GM183649Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Remove the strut mount retaining bolts.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer toLifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    4. Fig 2: View of ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Connector and Dust Shield
    GM155700Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor harness connector.
  5. If applicable, remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.
    6. 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.
  6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut on the left side.
    7. Fig 3: View of Steering Knuckle Retaining Bolts and Nuts
    GM155701Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1).
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
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