Strut Assembly: Removal
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels. Disconnect stabilizer bar link from strut assembly. Loosen, but DO NOT remove, outer tie rod end-to-strut mounting nut. Remove outer tie rod end from strut using Puller (C-3894A). Remove nut and outer tie rod from strut.
- Remove ABS speed sensor cable routing bracket from strut assembly (if equipped). Remove brake caliper, and wire aside. DO NOT allow caliper to hang by brake hose. Remove brake rotor.
- Remove 2 strut-to-steering knuckle nuts. Remove strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. Remove 4 upper strut mounting nuts and washers. Remove strut from vehicle. Check strut for fluid leakage. Slight seepage between strut rod and strut shaft seal is not unusual and does not affect strut assembly performance.
CAUTION:
DO NOT turn strut-to-steering knuckle bolts. Bolts are serrated and will damage steering knuckle if rotated. Remove nuts from strut-to-steering knuckle bolts.