Repair Procedures: Removal

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: Front Wheel/Tire & Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A, B) from the front strut assembly.

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket Bolts
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Remove the speed sensor (A) and wire (B) bolts from the front knuckle.

Fig 3: Speed Sensor & Wire Bolts
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Remove the front stabilizer link (A) nut (B) from the strut assembly.

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

Fig 5: Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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Remove the front strut assembly (A) bolts (B) from the front knuckle.

Fig 6: Front Strut Assembly & Bolts

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