Disassembly Procedure

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

Fig 1: View Of Strut & Spring Compressor

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Install the front suspension strut (2) in the CH 6066 compressor (1).

NOTE:

The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

Using the CH 6066 compressor , compress the front spring.

Fig 2: View Of TORX(R) Bit And Special Wrench

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Using a TORX® bit (1) and the CH 35669 wrench (2), remove the front suspension strut nut.

Fig 3: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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Remove the front suspension strut (2) from the CH 6066 compressor.
Remove the front suspension strut mount and the front spring from the CH 6066 compressor.