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Removal Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Strut Assembly To Body Bolts
    GM1467198Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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 Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
    4. Fig 2: View Of Brake Hose Bracket & Strut Assembly
    GM932918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt from the strut assembly.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Stabilizer Link Retaining Nut
    GM1826177Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer link nut and separate the link from the strut assembly.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts & Nuts
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  6. Remove the lower strut bolts and nuts.
  7. Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.
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