Front Strut: Disassembly

Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
Preparation tool:

Coil spring compressor
Remove the mount strut front.
CAUTION: When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation instructions accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.

NOTE: <Example of coil spring compressor installation>The installing position of coil spring compressor varies depending on the coil spring shape and winding number.

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1. Using a hexagon wrench, prevent the strut rod of strut COMPL front from turning.
2. Using the ST, remove the self-locking nut.
  Preparation tool:
  
  ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)
3. Remove the mount strut front, the mount bearing front and the dust cover front from the strut COMPL front.
Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
Remove the helper front.