Front Strut Assembly: Removal

Loosen the wheel nuts slightly.
Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported.
Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel, Tire And Front Hub
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage the hub bolts (C) when removing the front wheel and tire (A).
Remove the brake hose bracket bolt (A) and speed sensor cable mounting bolt (B) from the front axle assembly.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Hose Bracket Bolt And Speed Sensor Cable Mounting Bolt
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Remove the speed sensor (C) from the knuckle.
Remove the front stabilizer link nut (B) from the fork (A).

Fig 3: Identifying Front Stabilizer Link Nut And Fork
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Remove the fork (A) from the front lower arm (B) fork mounting bolt (C).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Lower Arm, Fork And Fork Mounting Bolt
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CAUTION: Be careful not to damage to the aluminum lower arm.
Remove the front strut assembly (B) bolt (C) from the fork (A).

Fig 5: Identifying Front Strut Assembly Bolt And Fork
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Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (A).

Fig 6: Identifying Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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