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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Brake Hose
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  4. Separate the brake hose (1) from the shock absorber.
    5. Fig 2: Steering Knuckle And Bolts
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  5. Remove and DISCARD the steering knuckle nuts and bolts (1).
    6. Fig 3: View Of Stabilizer Shaft Link Nut
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  6. Remove the stabilizer shaft link nut (1) from the front strut.
  7. Lower the vehicle.
    8. Fig 4: Socket & Torx(R) Bit
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  8. Using the CH-49375  wrench (2) and the Torx® (1), loosen the upper strut nut.
    9. Fig 5: View Of Upper Strut Mounting Plate And Nut
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  9. Remove the upper strut mount nut (1).
  10. Remove the strut mounting plate (2).
  11. Separate the front strut from the knuckle.
  12. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
  13. For servicing the individual strut components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement .
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