Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Using a strut spring compressor, compress the coil spring.

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
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NOTE:
- To prevent peeling the paint of coil spring, cover the coil spring with a thin cloth or hose before installing strut spring compressor.
- Set the compression position of strut spring compressor correctly for coil spring not to slant when compressing the coil spring.
Remove the insulator cap (A).

Fig 2: Removing Insulator Cap
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Loosen the insulator nut (A) and then remove the insulator.
Tightening Torque:

78.5 - 88.2 N.m (8.0 - 9.0 kgf.m, 57.9 - 65.0 lb.ft)

Fig 3: Loosening Insulator Nut
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Remove the strut bearing, spring upper pad and rubber.

Fig 4: Removing Strut Bearing, Spring Upper Pad And Rubber
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Remove the spring (A) and dust cover (B).

Fig 5: Removing Spring
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Fig 6: Removing Dust Cover
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Remove the spring lower pad (A).

Fig 7: Removing Spring Lower Pad

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