I have a 2003 S Type 3.0 and I am replacing the front Struts. My question is do I have to unbolt the Upper Control Arm "A" arm bolt and/or the Stabilizer link below to swing the Strut assembly out. Or can I just unbolt the lower Strut Torx bolt and the 4 upper nuts and snake the Strut assembly out. Just don't want to do more work then I have to here.
Thanks for the help.

 

You can follow the procedure outlined in the JTIS, which is a download from the 'sticky' section on the forum, or you can purchase the Workshop Manual from other online vendors.

The strut assembly can be removed without removing the upper control arm ball joint from the upright if the sway bar link is removed first. If the vehicle has the CATS system, remember to disconnect the wiring at the loom connector prior to removing the upper mounting nuts.

 

Thanks for the information, do you happen to know what size the sway bar link bolt is, want to make sure I have it, already have the T60 TORX socket.

 

The link nut may be 14mm or 15mm. You also need an 8mm socket or box spanner to prevent the shaft from turning as the nut is loosened.