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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
  2. Remove the left and right stabilizer links (upper part).
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  3. Remove the brake hose bracket.
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  4. Remove the ABS wheel speed sensor.
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  5. Remove the strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
    2. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
      CAUTION: While holding the adjusting bolt side, tighten the nut side.
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    3. Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
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