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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
    2. Fig 1: Strut Mount Insulator Washer And Special Tool
    GM2027798Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the strut to the CH-6066  holder (5).
  3. Tension spring (4), using CH-6068  tensioner to remove the spring tension from the upper strut mount.
  4. Remove the strut nut (2).
  5. Remove the strut mount insulator washer (3).
    6. Fig 2: Strut And Special Tool
    GM2027805Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the front spring strut components:
    1. Remove the strut mount insulator assembly (2). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    2. Remove the strut mount bearing assembly (3). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    3. Remove the bumper (4). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    4. Remove the insulator (5). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    5. Remove the spring (6) with CH-6068  tensioner (1).
    6. Remove the spring tension using the CH-6068  tensioner. Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    7. Remove the strut (7) from CH-6066  holder (8).
    7. Fig 3: Lower Insulator
    GM2027809Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the lower insulator (1). Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
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