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Removal and Installation: Removal

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  1. Remove tire from vehicle with power tool.
  2. Remove brake hose lock plate. Then remove brake hose from strut assembly.
    Fig 1: Removing Brake Hose From Strut Assembly
    G02368237Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Remove wheel sensor harness from strut assembly.
    CAUTION: Do not pull wheel sensor harness.
    Fig 2: Removing Wheel Sensor Harness From Strut Assembly
    G02368238Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  4. Remove stabilizer connecting rod upper nut with power tool, separate stabilizer connecting rod and strut assembly.
  5. Remove fixing bolts and nuts between strut assembly and steering knuckle with power tool.
  6. Remove mounting nuts on mounting insulator bracket with power tool, then remove strut upper plate, strut spacer and strut from vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Connecting Rod Upper Nut With Power Tool
    G02368239Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.