Disassembly Procedure

Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
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Install the strut (2) in the J 45400 (1). See Special Tools .
Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.

Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
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 .

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Strut Retaining Nut
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Remove the strut from the J 45400 . See Special Tools .
Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.

Fig 4: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400 . See Special Tools .