Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Suzuki Aerio, 2003 Suzuki Aerio, and 2002 Suzuki Aerio. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Stabilizer Joint
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Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and take off brake hose (2) and then ABS wheel speed sensor harness (if equipped) from strut bracket as shown in the figure.
Remove strut bracket bolts (4).

Fig 2: Removing Brake Hose Mounting Bolt & Strut Bracket Bolts
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Remove strut support nuts (1).
NOTE: Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.

Fig 3: Removing Strut Support Nuts
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Remove strut assembly.