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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Buick) .
    2. Fig 1: Front Suspension Strut Mount Plate Nut Cap
    GM2694600Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Remove the front suspension strut mount plate nut cap (1).
    3. Fig 2: Special Tool And Torx Bit
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  3. Use the CH-49375  spanner (2) and a suitable tool (1) to loosen the front suspension strut mount plate nut.
    4. Fig 3: Front Strut Nut And Retaining Plate
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  4. Remove the front suspension strut mount plate nut (1) and the front suspension strut mount plate (2).
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  6. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  7. Remove any harnesses or hoses attached to the strut assembly.
  8. Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    10. Fig 4: Front Strut Components
    GM2497931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the front suspension strut nuts (1) and bolts (2).
    11. Fig 5: Front Strut Assembly
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  11. Push the lower control arm and steering knuckle downward to disengage the strut assembly and remove the strut assembly (1) from the vehicle.
  12. If removing the strut assembly to service any of the strut assembly components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement .
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