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Removal Procedure

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  1. 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.

  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
    Fig 1: Removing Strut Upper Nuts
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  4. Scribe the strut to the knuckle.
    Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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  5. Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
  6. Remove the strut.
    Fig 3: Removing Strut, Lower Bolts & Nuts
    G01490301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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