Removal Procedure

Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .

Fig 1: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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NOTE:

Ensure that the front suspension strut is properly seated in the CH-48845 compressor.

Fig 2: Special Tool And TORX(R) Bit

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NOTE:

Use only hand tools when using the CH-48845 Spring Compressor.

Using the J-35669 wrench(2) and a TORX® bit (1), hand tools compressor the front spring until the front suspension strut moves freely.

Fig 3: Front Suspension Components

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NOTE:

Have an assistant hold the front suspension strut while removing the other front suspension strut components.

Remove the front suspension strut nut (1), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), front suspension strut mount (3), front spring upper seat (4), front suspension strut mount retainer (2), front suspension strut bumper (5), front spring (7), front spring lower seat (8), and the front suspension strut (9).
Replace any of the front suspension strut components that are found to be excessively worn or that are damaged.