Rear Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

NOTE: When servicing component parts of strut assembly, loosen strut upper nut a little before removing strut assembly. This will make service work easier. Note, however, nut must not be removed at this point.

Hoist vehicle, allowing rear suspension to hang free.
Remove wheel.
Remove stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket.
Remove E-ring (2) securing brake hose.

Fig 1: Removing E-Ring
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Remove ABS wheel speed sensor harness mounting bolt (if equipped).
Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts. And then take brake hose off strut bracket using care not to deform brake pipe.

Fig 2: Removing Strut Bracket Bolts And Nuts
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Remove strut support nuts (1).
Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.

Fig 3: Removing Strut Support Nuts
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Remove strut assembly.