Front Strut Assembly Removal and Installation: Removal

1. Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
2. Remove front wheels, see WHEEL (WITH TIRE) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
3. While holding ball stud of stabilizer bar joint (1) using hexagon wrench, remove stabilizer bar joint nut (2) and then remove stabilizer bar joint.
   CAUTION: Do not cause scratch or any other damage to ball stud boot (3) of stabilizer bar joint.
   Fig 1: Removing Stabilizer Bar Joint, Nut And Ball Stud Boot

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4. Detach the following parts from strut bracket (5): brake hose (2) (by removing brake hose bolt (1)) and wheel speed sensor harness (3).
5. Remove strut bracket bolts and nuts.
   Fig 2: Identifying Strut Bracket, Brake Hose, Brake Hose Bolt And Wheel Speed Sensor Harness

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6. Remove front fender cover, see FRONT FENDER COVER/COWL TOP GARNISH REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
7. Remove strut support nuts (1), then remove front strut assembly.
   NOTE: Hold strut assembly by hand so that it will not fall off.

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Support Nuts

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