Front Strut Removal

[hock]

What is the best way to remove the front struts in these cars?

 

[SHOZ123]

I take everything attached to the strut off, lower the subframe an inch or so on the side I am working on. The loosen the strut clamp, give the knuckle a kick and the strut pops out. Then take the three upper strut stud nuts off and remove the strut and spring.

 

[hock]

Thanks!

 

[sho'd]

you can leave your strut rod in place, just loosen it, and you'll have enough room to move your knuckle, i did this in the summer, i find the front's harder than the rear's but some will argue with me on that, i find it helps to have a extra person around, one to use a pry bar, and one to pull on the strut to get it outta the knuckle. it's not fun, but really not all that hard. good luck.

 

[SHOZ123]

Gen 2s and Gen 3s are way different in the front.

 

[sho'd]

Gen 2s and Gen 3s are way different in the front.

duh, sorry i didn't even read what forum i was in, sorry about that, that was absolutly confusing