Front Strut: Removal

Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Remove the left and right stabilizer links (upper part).

Fig 1: Locating Upper Left And Right Stabilizer Links
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Remove the brake hose bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Brake Hose Bracket
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Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor.

Fig 3: Locating ABS Wheel Speed Sensor
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Remove the strut assembly.

Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
CAUTION: While holding the adjusting bolt side, tighten the nut side.

Fig 4: Locating Strut Assembly Adjusting Bolt And Strut Alignment Mark
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Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.

Fig 5: Locating Strut Mount Nuts

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