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Front Strut: Disassembly

  1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
  2. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, remove the self-locking nut with ST.
    CAUTION: When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000) 

    NOTE: < Example of coil spring compressor installation >

    The installing position of coil spring compressor varies depending on the coil spring shape and winding number.

    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
    G10294525Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the strut mount - front, spacer - front strut, dust cover - front strut and spring seat - front strut UPR from the strut COMPL.
  4. Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
  5. Remove the dust cover - inner and the helper - front strut.
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