Front Strut Assembly: Disassembly

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Using the special tool (09546-26000), compress the coil spring (A).

Fig 1: Identifying Coil Spring And Special Tool (09546-26000)
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Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.