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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove the upper strut cap screws.
  3. Remove the strut cap from the strut assembly.
    4. Fig 1: View Of Strut Cap
    GM851625Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Place the strut assembly into the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Adjust the compressing arms to contact the coils farthest away from the center of the spring.
  6. Using the J 45400  , compress the spring to remove the spring tension from the upper strut mount. See Special Tools and Equipment .
    7. Fig 2: Removing Spring Tension From Upper Strut Mount
    GM851627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Before removing the strut shaft nut, support the strut to prevent the strut from falling.
  7. Remove the strut shaft nut, while holding the strut shaft.
    8. Fig 3: View Of Strut Shaft Nut
    GM851628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Lower the strut from the spring and the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  9. Remove the dust shield and jounce bumper assembly from the strut shaft. Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
  10. Remove the lower spring seat insulator. Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    11. Fig 4: View Of Lower Spring Seat Insulator
    GM851640Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the upper strut mount assembly and mount bearing. Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Upper Strut Mount Assembly & Mount Bearing
    GM851630Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the upper spring seat and insulator from the spring and the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment . Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
    13. Fig 6: View Of Upper Spring Seat & Insulator
    GM851632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Using the J 45400  , remove the spring tension in order to remove the spring. See Special Tools and Equipment . Inspect for damage and replace as necessary.
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