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Front Strut: Removal

  1. Remove the front wheels. Ref. to WHEEL AND TIRE SYSTEM>TIRE AND WHEEL>REMOVAL .
  2. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer link front (upper part).
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  3. Remove the bolts and then remove the brake hose bracket.
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  4. Remove the sensor sub assembly front.
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  5. Remove the strut assembly.
    1. Place an alignment mark (a) on the adjusting bolt and the strut assembly.
    2. Remove the adjusting bolts and flange bolts for the strut assembly.
      CAUTION: Turn and remove the nut while holding the bolt side.
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    3. Remove the three nuts securing the mount strut front to the body.
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