Raise vehicle, and remove wheel assembly. Hold strut shaft with 8-mm Allen wrench, and loosen top retaining nut 5 turns. On all models, remove tie rod end cotter pin, and loosen castellated nut. Discard cotter pin. Separate tie rod end and knuckle using Tie Rod End Remover (TOOL-3290-D). Remove anti-lock brake sensor from bracket (if equipped with ABS). Remove brake caliper and anchor plate assembly, and wire aside. Remove rotor.
CAUTION:
Do not over-extend axle shaft during removal, as CV joint components may separate.