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Removal Procedure

NOTE: Refer to Suspension Spring Handling Notice SUSPENSION SPRING HANDLING NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
  1. Remove the strut mount fasteners.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING in General Information.
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Install the tires and wheels. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION in Tires and Wheels.
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Mount Fasteners
    G02552704Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the ABS front wheel speed sensor connector.
  5. Remove the speed sensor bracket from the strut.
    NOTE: The knuckle must be retained after the strut-to-knuckle bolts have been removed. Failure to observe this may cause ball joint and/or wheel drive shaft damage.
  6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut on the left side.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting ABS Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    G02552705Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts (3) and the nuts (1) in order to separate the strut from the steering knuckle (2).
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut & Nuts To Separate Strut From Steering Knuckle
    G02552706Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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