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Front Strut: Disassembly

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

    ST 20399AG000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET

    Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut
    G05032367Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the strut mount and upper spring seat from strut.
  4. Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
  5. Remove the dust cover and helper spring.
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