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Removal Procedure

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mount Bolts
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  1. Remove the 3 upper strut mount bolts.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the wheel and tire assembly. Refer to REMOVAL PROCEDURE .
    Fig 2: Removing Brake Hose Bracket Bolt From Strut Assembly
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  4. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly.
    Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Link Nut
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  5. Remove the stabilizer link nut and separate the link from the strut assembly.
    Fig 4: Identifying Lower Strut Bolts & Nuts
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  6. Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.