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Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove strut tower bar. Raise and support vehicle. Allow suspension to hang freely. Remove wheels. Disconnect disc brake caliper hose from strut. See Fig 1 . Remove caliper from steering knuckle, and wire aside. Disconnect wheel speed sensor clamp from strut (if equipped). See Fig 2 .
  2. Scribe mating marks on strut and steering knuckle for installation reference. Remove lower strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. Remove upper strut-to-body mounting nuts at strut tower. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
Fig 1: Removing Strut Assembly
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Fig 2: Locating Wheel Speed Sensor
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