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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    3. IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
  3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
  4. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
    5. Fig 2: Removing/Installing Strut Retaining Nut
    GM1079158Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use the J 42991  to remove the upper strut mount nut. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    6. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  7. Remove the strut from the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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