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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    3. Fig 1: Strut Bracket, Stabilizer Shaft Links And 6 mm Wrench
    GM821347Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use a wrench in order to hold the front stabilizer shaft link stud. Remove the nut and the stud from the bracket (1) in order to separate the link (3) from the strut.
  4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Position the sensor to the side. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement .
    5. Fig 2: Brake Hose Components
    GM821349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front brake hose bolt (1) and the hose (4) from the bracket on the strut. Position the hose and the bolt to the side.
  6. Position the speed sensor wire (3) away from the strut.
    7. Fig 3: Lower Bolt Position, Upper Bolt Position And Nuts
    GM821091Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Loosen the 2 nuts (3, 4) on the lower side of the strut assembly. Do not remove the bolts.
  8. Partially lower the vehicle.
    9. Fig 4: Identifying Nuts From Top Of Strut
    GM2011382Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the 3 nuts (1, 3, 4) from the top of the strut.
  10. Remove the 2 nuts and the 2 bolts from the lower side of the strut.
  11. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
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