Loosen the upper strut nut a few turns to let it flex*Remove stab link & brake hose guide*Remove strg rod end balljoint*Zip tie inner cv joint together*Remove lower strut pinch bolt*Open knuckle from pinching strut a little with a blunt chisel/pry bar as a taper wedge*Drive knuckle assy down off of lower part of strut*Use long bar to hold a arm & knuckle assy down at max travel*Disengage strut from knuckle*Remove upper mout nut and lift strut/spring assy out. IF you want to be sure it will clear the knuckle..with the wheel off,jack up car under lower balljoint to compress spring a little, fit two spring clamps and proceed as before....
