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2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard

Removal Procedure

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Removal Procedure
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  1. Raise and the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Support the lower control arm with a suitable jack stand.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Speed Sensor Electrical Connector
    GM1919656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the wheel speed sensor electrical connector at the wheel speed sensor bracket, if equipped.
    5. Fig 2: Identifying Front Strut, Knuckle & Bolts
    GM2010684Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the stabilizer shaft link (3) from the front strut (6). Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement .
  6. Remove the front strut nuts (2) from the bolts (5).
  7. Remove the wheel speed sensor bracket (1) from the strut (6).
  8. Remove the strut bolts (5) from the front strut (6).
  9. Separate the front strut (6) from the knuckle (4).
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Upper Strut Nuts
    GM2010688Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the upper strut nuts (1) from the strut (2).
  11. Remove the front strut assembly (2) from the vehicle.
  12. For servicing the individual strut components, refer to Strut, Strut Component, or Spring Replacement .
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