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Front Strut: Removal

Remove the wheel.

Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from strut.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Brake Hose From Strut
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Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt which secures the strut to housing.

Remove the bolt securing ABS wheel speed sensor harness.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
G03874533Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.

Remove the two bolts securing housing to strut.

NOTE: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, loosen self-locking nut.

Remove the three nuts securing the strut mount to body.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts Securing Strut Mount To Body
G03874534Courtesy of SAAB-SCANIA OF AMERICA, INC.