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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    Fig 1: Removing Strut From Vehicle
    G01746891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut to the following components:
    • J 34013-B
    • J 34013-971
    • J-34013-972
  3. Rotate the J 34013-B  Forcing screw (3) until the spring compresses slightly.
  4. Use the T 45 Torx® and the J 42991  in order to remove the strut shaft nut.
  5. Install the J 34013-197  to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount.
  6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw while guiding the strut shaft out of the strut upper mount. Continue loosening the compressor forcing screw until you can remove the strut and the spring.
    Fig 2: Disassembling Strut Components
    G01746892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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