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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: Strut Assembly-To-Body & Nut
    GM1241960Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Loosen the strut assembly-to-body nut that attaches the top of the strut assembly to the vehicle.
    2. Fig 2: Brake Caliper, Knuckle/Strut Assembly & ABS Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1241961Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Refer to Vehicle Lifting and Jacking Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
  3. Place the jackstands under the frame of the vehicle.
  4. Lower the vehicle slightly so the weight of the vehicle rests on the jackstands and not on the control arms.
  5. Remove the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  6. Disconnect the brake caliper from the knuckle/strut assembly and support the caliper. Do not hang the caliper from the hydraulic brake hose. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  7. Disconnect the ABS speed sensor electrical connector, if applicable.
    8. Fig 3: Stabilizer Shaft, Control Arm & Control Arm-Link Bolt Assembly
    GM1241962Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the ball joint-to-knuckle-strut nut.
    9. Fig 4: Separating The Steering Knuckle From The Lower Ball Joint Using KM-507-C
    GM1241963Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Use only the recommended tools for separating the ball joint from the knuckle. Failure to use the recommended tools may cause damage to the ball joint and seal.
  9. Separate the steering knuckle assembly from the ball joint using the KM-507-C  .
  10. Remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle assembly. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
    11. Fig 5: Strut Assembly-To-Body, Nuts & Drive Axle Shaft
    GM1241964Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    NOTE: Do not overextend the wheel drive shaft. Allowing the inboard joint to overextend can cause separation of the internal components and lead to joint failure.
  11. Push the drive axle shaft from the front wheel hub.
  12. Support the drive axle.
  13. Lower the vehicle in order to gain access to the strut-to-body nuts and the washers.
    14. NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or cracking the spring coating when handling the front suspension coil spring. Failure to observe this notice may result in spring breakage.
  14. Remove the strut assembly-to-body nuts.
  15. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
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