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Front Strut: Disassembly

  1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress coil spring.
    Fig 1: Disassembling Compress Coil Spring Using Coil Spring Compressor
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  2. Using ST, remove self-locking nut.

    ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET

    Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut Using Strut Mount Socket ST927760000
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  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.