Open the hood and loosen the three strut upper mounting nuts. Loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Disconnect the stabilizer bar link from the strut assembly. Mark the position of the strut to the
Steering Knuckle. Remove the bolts securing the brake line and wheel speed sensor to the strut assembly. Remove the nuts and bolts, then separate the strut from the steering knuckle. Secure the steering knuckle safely aside and remove the assembly from the fenderwell. Check the strut body for leaking fluid, dents, cracks, and other obvious damage. Check the coil spring for chips or cracks in the spring coating and inspect the spring seat for cuts, hardness, and general deterioration. If any undesirable conditions exist, proceed to the strut disassembly procedure. Guide the strut assembly up into the fenderwell and insert the upper mounting studs through the holes in the body. Tighten the upper mounting nuts. Slide the steering knuckle into the strut flange and insert the two bolts. Install the nuts and align the previously made match marks. Install the brake hose and speed sensor mounting brackets. Connect the stabilizer bar link to the strut. Install the wheel and lug nuts, then lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts. Have the front end alignment checked and if necessary, adjusted.