Front Strut: Removal

Set vehicle on a lift.
Disconnect ground cable from battery.
Lift up the vehicle and remove the wheel.
Remove the bolt securing brake hose to strut.

Fig 1: Removing Bolt Securing Brake Hose From Strut
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Scribe an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt whic secures strut to housing.
Remove the bolt securing the ABS sensor Harness.

Fig 2: Removing Bolt Securing ABS Wheel Speed Sensor Harness
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Remove the two bolts securing housing to strut.
CAUTION: While holding the head of adjusting bolt, loosen the self-locking nut.
Remove the three nuts securing strut mount to body.

Fig 3: Removing Nuts Securing Strut Mount To Body
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