Strut Assembly: Disassembly
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Mount Strut Spring Compressor (J-34013-B) into Holding Fixture Bench Mount (J-3289-20). Install strut assembly into spring compressor using Lower Strut Spring Compressor Adapter (J-34013-88). Compress strut spring. While using a socket to prevent strut rod from turning, remove nut from top of strut rod. Loosen spring compressor, and disassemble strut assembly.