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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.

    Important  : Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.

  2. Fig 1: Strut Upper Nuts
    G01572026Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the tire and wheel.
  5. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01572027Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut
    G01572028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.