Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

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: Disconnecting Stabilizer Joint
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For headlight auto leveling model, remove front height sensor, see HEIGHT SENSOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (IF EQUIPPED) .
Remove front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt (1) and then detach front speed sensor harness (2) from strut bracket.
Remove brake hose mounting bolt (3) and remove brake hose (4) from bracket.
Remove strut bracket nut (5) and bolt (6).

Fig 2: Identifying Strut Bracket Nut And Brake Hose Mounting Bolt
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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.