Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Upper Strut Mounting Nuts

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Remove the strut upper nuts.
IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift. Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle

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Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 3: View Of Steering Knuckle To Strut Bolts

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Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
Remove the strut.