Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

Fig 1: Strut Assembly & Body Fasteners

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Remove the strut assembly to body fasteners.
Remove the wheel and tire. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

Fig 2: Brake Hose Bracket & Strut Assembly

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Remove the brake hose bracket from the strut assembly.

Fig 3: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts

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Loosen, do not remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts.

Fig 4: View Of Stabilizer Link & Strut Nut

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Disconnect the stabilizer link from the strut assembly.

Fig 5: Steering Knuckle, Strut Bolts & Nuts

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Remove the strut to knuckle bolts and nuts. Discard the bolts and nuts.
Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.