Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

Remove the strut upper cap and nut.

Fig 1: Removing Strut Upper Cap And Nut
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Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Remove the wheel. Refer to "WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
On vehicles equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS), disconnect the ABS sensor line from the strut assembly.
Remove the brake line from the securing bracket on the strut assembly.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Line From Securing Bracket On Strut Assembly
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Disconnect the stabilizer shaft link by removing the stabilizer link-to-strut assembly nut.

Fig 3: Removing Stabilizer Link
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Disconnect the steering knuckle by removing the steering knuckle-to-strut assembly nuts and the bolts.

Fig 4: Removing Strut Assembly Bolts And Nuts
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Remove the strut assembly.

Fig 5: Removing Strut Assembly
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