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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Upper Strut Mounting Bolts
    GM402795Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.

  1. Remove the 3 strut tower bolts.
  2. Raise the vehicle and suitably support by the frame allowing the control arms to hang free. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Front Wheel Speed Sensor Connector
    GM105002Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor connector.
  5. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket from the dust shield.
  6. Remove the brake line bracket from the strut.
    7. Fig 3: View Of Strut To Knuckle Attaching Nuts & Bolts
    GM474722Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the strut to knuckle bolts.
  8. Remove the strut from the vehicle.
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