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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
    2. Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1).
    3. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    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. Using a socket or a wrench hold the strut rod, use the J 42991  Strut Rod Nut Socket and a ratchet wrench, remove the strut rod nut.
  5. Remove the strut from the J 45400  Strut Spring Compressor.
  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  Strut Spring Compressor.
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