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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
    3. Fig 1: Removing & Installing Brake Pressure Hose At Strut
    GM891828Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the brake hose from the brake bracket.
  4. If applicable, disconnect the ABS harness from the brake bracket.
    5. Fig 2: Removing & Installing Strut-To-Steering Knuckle Nuts & Bolts
    GM891540Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the steering knuckle to strut fasteners.
    6. Fig 3: Connecting Stabilizer Bar Link
    GM891609Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
    7. Fig 4: Removing & Installing Strut Assembly Body Attachment Nut
    GM898135Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the strut assembly to body attachment nut. Discard the nut.
    8. IMPORTANT: Protect the CV boot during strut removal.
  8. Remove the strut to knuckle fasteners. Discard the fasteners.
  9. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
  10. For component replacement, refer to Strut, Strut Component and/or Spring Replacement .
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