Strut Assembly Replacement: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removal Procedure

Remove the strut upper nuts.
IMPORTANT: Lift the vehicle using ONLY a frame-contact vehicle lift, Do NOT lift the vehicle using a suspension-contact vehicle lift.
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to TIRE AND WHEEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 1: Removing Upper Strut Nuts
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Scribe the strut to the knuckle.

Fig 2: Scribing Strut To Knuckle
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Remove the strut lower bolts and nuts.
Remove the strut.

Fig 3: Removing Strut
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