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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (without J57) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (with J57)
  3. Remove the front wheel speed sensor harness retainer from the front suspension strut bracket.
  4. GM5318366Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Remove the brake hose fitting bolt (2) from the front suspension strut bracket and reposition the front brake hose. Front Brake Hose Replacement (J56) , or Front Brake Hose Replacement (JL9) , or Front Brake Hose Replacement (J57, J6H)

  5. Front Stabilizer Shaft Link@Front Suspension Strut - Remove - Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE2) , or Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement (FE3, FE4) 
  6. GM5325842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Steering Knuckle Nut (1) - Remove [2x]

  7. Steering Knuckle Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
  8. GM5325844Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Suspension Strut Upper Mounting Nut (1) - Remove [3x]

  9. GM5325845Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Suspension Strut (1) - Remove

  10. Transfer components as necessary.