XL-7 Standard 4WD V6-2.7L (2002)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Removal and Install / Strut
Removal
1. Remove strut tower bar (1) (if equipped).
2. Hoist vehicle, allowing front suspension to hang free.
3. Remove wheel.
4. Remove E-ring (1) securing brake hose and take brake hose off strut bracket as shown.
5. If equipped with ABS, remove front wheel speed sensor harness clamp bolt (1).
6. Remove strut bracket bolts (1), then support lower arm (2) with jack (3).
