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Front Strut: Disassembly

  1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
  2. Using the ST, remove the self-locking nut.

    PREPARATION TOOL: 

    ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000) 

    Fig 1: Removing Self-Locking Nut Using ST
    G07913990Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the strut mount, spacer and upper spring seat from the strut.
  4. Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
  5. Remove the dust cover and helper.
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