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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  2. Remove the bearing/hub assembly. Refer to Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front 
  3. Remove the front lower control arm ball stud. Refer to Lower Control Arm Replacement 
  4. Remove the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to TIE ROD END REPLACEMENT - OUTER in Power Steering.
  5. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 1: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
    G01757187Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the bolts and nuts attaching the strut to the knuckle.
  7. Remove the knuckle from the vehicle.
    Fig 2: Removing Bolts And Nuts Attaching Strut To Knuckle
    G01757188Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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