Strut Assembly: Removal

WARNING: Strut coil spring is under extreme pressure. DO NOT remove nut at top of strut rod unless coil spring is compressed. If nut is removed without first compressing coil spring, coil spring will expand forcefully, possibly resulting in personal injury.

Open hood. Remove nuts securing strut mount to body (DO NOT remove nut on top of strut shaft). Disconnect electronic suspension electrical connector from top of strut. Raise and support vehicle, allowing suspension to hang free. Remove wheel. At lower control arm, disconnect link rod for road-sensing suspension sensor (if equipped).
Mark strut in relation to steering knuckle for installation. Remove brakeline bracket from strut. Remove stabilizer link from strut. See Figure . Remove nuts and bolts securing strut to steering knuckle (support steering knuckle with wire). Remove strut.