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Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac SRX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the stabilizer shaft link from the strut. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  4. Disconnect the head lamp level sensor link from the lower control arm, if equipped. Refer to Headlamp Leveling Front Suspension Height Sensor Replacement .
    5. NOTE: DO NOT allow the lower control arm and the steering knuckle drop more than 2 inches when the strut assembly has been removed.
  5. Support the lower control arm and the steering knuckle.
  6. Disconnect the electrical harness/sensor from the strut, if equipped.
  7. Remove the front compartment side sight shields. Refer to Front Compartment Side Sight Shield Replacement .
    8. Fig 1: Identifying Front Suspension Strut Bolts & Nuts
    GM2218184Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Using the CH 49375:  wrench, remove the front suspension strut mount nut (1) and the front suspension strut mount washer (2).
  9. Remove the front suspension strut bolts (4) and the front suspension strut nuts (3).
    10. Fig 2: View Of Front Suspension Strut Assembly
    GM2218175Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the front suspension strut assembly (1) from the vehicle
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