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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Strut Assembly - Remove - Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
    2. Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

  2. Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor (1) and compress the front spring.
    3. Fig 2: TORX ® Bit And Special Wrench
    GM2452042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Use a suitable bit (1) and socket (2) to loosen the front suspension strut mount nut.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Slowly loosen the spring compressor (1) to access the strut assembly components to be serviced.
    5. Fig 4: Strut Components
    GM2511340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the following components:
    1. Front Suspension Strut Mount (1)
    2. Front Coil Spring Upper Insulator (2)
    3. Front Coil Spring (3)
    4. Front Suspension Strut Bumper (4)
    5. Front Suspension Strut (5)
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