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Strut Assembly: Disassembly

    CAUTION: Do not chip or crack coil spring coating. Coil spring damage may occur if coating is damaged.
  1. Mount Strut Compressor (J-34013-B) in Holding Fixture (J-3289-20). Mount strut assembly into strut compressor. Wear eye protection while performing this operation. Compress strut to about 1/2 its height. DO NOT bottom spring or strut rod. Using a socket, hold strut rod stationary while removing nut from top of rod.
  2. Install Guide Rod (J-34013-197) on strut rod to guide rod down through bearing cap of strut mount while decompressing strut spring. Remove strut and spring from compressor.