Disassembly Procedure

Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: Strut And Strut Spring Compressor

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NOTE:

The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor (1) and compress the front spring.

Fig 2: TORX Bit And Special Wrench

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Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to loosen the front suspension strut mount nut.

Fig 3: Compressing Coil Spring

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Slowly loosen the spring compressor (2) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced.

Fig 4: Strut Components

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Remove the front suspension strut mount assembly (1), front spring insulator (2), front spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4) and the front strut (5) from the spring compressor.