Front Strut: Removal

Lift-up the vehicle, and then remove the front wheels.
Place an alignment mark on the camber adjusting bolt and strut.
Remove the bolt securing the brake hose from the strut.

Fig 1: Locating Brake Hose Bolt
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Remove the bolt securing the ABS wheel speed sensor harness.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Strut Mount Nuts
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