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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the strut upper nuts.
    Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
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  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
    Fig 3: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts
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  6. Remove the strut.
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