Front Strut Assembly Removal And Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara and 2006 Suzuki Grand Vitara. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: When servicing component parts of strut assembly, remove strut rod cap and then loosen strut nut a little before removing strut assembly. This will make service work easier. Note that the nut must not be removed at this point.

Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
Remove wheel and disconnect stabilizer joint (1) from strut bracket. When loosening joint nut, hold stud with hexagon wrench.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool On Stabilizer Joint
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Remove brake hose mounting bolt (1) and remove brake hose (2) from bracket.
Remove front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt (3) and then detach front speed sensor harness (5) from strut bracket as shown in figure.
Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Front Wheel Speed Sensor Harness Clamp Bolt & Front Speed Sensor
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Remove strut support nuts (1).
NOTE: Hold strut by hand so that it will not fall off.

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Support Nuts
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Remove strut assembly.