Front Suspension: Overhaul: Strut: Disassembly

1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress coil spring, see Fig 1.
2. Using strut mount socket, removing self-locking nut. See Fig 2.
3. Remove strut mount, upper spring seat and rubber seat from strut.
4. Gradually decreasing compression force, and remove coil spring.
5. Remove dust cover and helper spring.

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring

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Fig 2: Using Strut Mount Socket

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