Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Before proceeding, Technician Safety Information .

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Maintenance





2. Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

NOTE: If both strut assemblies are to be removed, mark the strut assemblies right or left and keep the parts separated to avoid mix-up. Not all parts of the strut assembly are interchangeable side-to-side.





3. Remove the screw (1) securing the flex hose (2) routing bracket to the strut (6).





4. While holding the stabilizer bar link (1) stud stationary, remove the nut (4) securing the link to the strut (3).

CAUTION: The strut assembly-to-knuckle attaching bolts (5) are serrated and must not be turned during removal. Hold the bolts stationary in the knuckle while removing the nuts, then tap the bolts out using a pin punch.

5. While holding the bolt heads stationary, remove the two nuts (2) from the bolts (5) attaching the strut (3) to the knuckle (6).
6. Remove the two bolts (5) attaching the strut (3) to the knuckle (6) using a pin punch.

7. Lower the vehicle just enough to open the hood without allowing the tires to touch the floor.




8. Remove the three nuts (1) attaching the strut assembly (2) upper mount to the strut tower.
9. Remove the strut assembly (2) from the vehicle.
10. For disassembly, Front Suspension Strut Assembly - Disassembly.