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Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Allow suspension to hang freely. Remove wheels. Install Inner Drive Joint Seal Protector (J-34754) to CV boot. Disconnect disc brake caliper hose bracket from strut. Remove ABS speed sensor wire harness from strut (if equipped).
  2. Remove strut-to-steering knuckle nuts and bolts. Remove strut-to-body mounting nuts at strut tower. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
WARNING: When disposing of a worn out strut, wear eye protection and drill a .08-.12" (2.0-3.0 mm) hole at base of old strut cylinder to release gases.