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Front Strut: Removal
- Disconnect the ground cable from battery. < Ref. to
BATTERY
, NOTE, Note. >
NOTE:
For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
- Lift up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
- Remove the strut assembly.
- Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut.
- Remove the brake hose bracket.
- Remove the clamp of ABS wheel speed sensor harness.
- Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
CAUTION:
While holding the adjusting bolt side, tighten the nut side.
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- Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.
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