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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
    2. Fig 1: View Of Strut Compressor
    G01784131Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut assembly in the strut compressor.
  3. Turn the spring compressor screw until the spring compresses slightly.
  4. Hold the strut shaft and remove the strut shaft nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Strut Shaft Nut
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  5. Install J 34013-38  to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut assembly.
  6. Loosen the compressor screw while guiding the strut shaft out.
  7. Continue to loosen the compressor screw until the strut and spring can be removed.
    Fig 3: Guiding Strut Shaft Out
    G01784133Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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