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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
  3. Scribe the strut to the knuckle. See STRUT AND KNUCKLE SCRIBING under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION in FRONT SUSPENSION article.
  4. Remove the strut mount to body nut (1) in the trunk area.
  5. Remove the strut bolts (3) from inside the fender well.
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Mount From Body
    G01583132Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut knuckle bolts (5) and nuts (3) from the strut (1).
  7. Remove the strut (1) from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Strut From Vehicle.
    G01583133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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