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Removal Procedure

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  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Caution .
  2. Remove the front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Detach the brake hose (1) from the strut mounted brake hose retaining bracket (2).
    Fig 1: Brake Hose And Strut Mounted Brake Hose Retaining Bracket
    GM4007539Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Detach the wheel speed sensor wiring harness grommet (1) from the strut mounted bracket.
    Fig 2: Wheel Speed Sensor Wiring Harness Grommet
    GM4041937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front stabilizer shaft link upper nut (1) and disconnect the front stabilizer shaft link (2) from the strut.
    Fig 3: Front Stabilizer Shaft Link Upper Nut And Front Stabilizer Shaft Link
    GM4041953Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the front suspension strut bolts (1) and nuts (2) attaching the strut to the knuckle
    Fig 4: Front Suspension Strut Bolts
    GM4041917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the air inlet grille panel assembly. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement .
  8. Remove the windshield wiper transmission assembly for the left side. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement .
  9. Install the CH-49375  strut rod nut socket (1) to the front suspension strut upper mounting nut.
    Fig 5: Strut Rod Nut Socket
    GM4041964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Using the CH-49375  strut rod nut socket, remove the front suspension strut upper mounting nut (1).
    Fig 6: Front Suspension Strut Mount Rebound Bumper Stopper
    GM4041969Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION: Completely fix the strut pivot with the special tool not to rotate when removing the strut upper mounting nut. Failure to do this could cause damage to the vehicle or component.
  11. Remove the front suspension strut mount rebound bumper stopper (2).
  12. Remove the front strut assembly from the vehicle.
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