Front Strut Assembly: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Hyundai Tucson. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel, Front Hub And Hub Bolts
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose bracket (B) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (C) from the strut assembly (A).

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket, Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Bolt & Strut Assembly
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Remove the speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) and speed sensor (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Bolt & Speed Sensor
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Remove the nut (B) from the stabilizer bar link (A).

Fig 4: Identifying Stabilizer Bar Link & Nut
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Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).

Fig 5: Identiying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Remove the strut lower mounting bolts (A) and then remove the strut assembly (B).

Fig 6: Identifying Strut Lower Mounting Bolts & Strut Assembly
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