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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove Air Inlet Grille Panel - Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  3. Separate Front Stabilizer Shaft Link at Strut Assembly - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement 
  4. Fig 1: Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness & Front Strut
    GM1852040Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front wheel speed sensor wiring harness (1) and (2) from the front strut (3).
  6. Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    GM385558Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. If removing the front strut to service any other front suspension or steering components, scribe a line in the steering knuckle against the front strut. This will aid in realigning the front suspension.
  8. Fig 3: Front Strut Mounting Bolts & Nuts
    GM1852014Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the steering knuckle nuts and bolts.
  10. Lower the vehicle to gain access to the front suspension shock absorber upper mounting nuts.
  11. Fig 4: Upper Strut Mounting Nuts
    GM1852028Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the front suspension shock absorber upper mounting nuts.
  13. Fig 5: Front Strut Assembly
    GM1852129Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
  15. Transfer components as necessary.