Removal Procedure
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Disconnect the front wheel drive shaft from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Left Side , or Front Wheel Drive Shaft Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the front brake rotor. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61) Or Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64) .
- Disconnect the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle. Refer to Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement .
- Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link from the strut assembly. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
- Remove the front brake hose from the bracket on the strut assembly.
- Remove the front wheel speed sensor from the steering knuckle. Refer to Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (Without F45) or Front Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement (With F45) .
- Disconnect the lower control arm from the steering knuckle. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement (GNB) .
- Lower the vehicle and remove the front suspension strut mount nut cap (1).
- Use the CH-49375 spanner to remove the front suspension strut mount nut (2).
- Remove the front suspension strut bumper stop (3).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the strut assembly (1) and front suspension strut yoke from the vehicle.
- Remove the front suspension strut yoke nut (1).
- Remove the bracket (2) and front suspension strut yoke bolt (3).
- Separate the strut assembly (4) from the front suspension strut yoke.