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Disassembly Procedure

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