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Disassembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400  (1). See Special Tools and Equipment .
    3. IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
    Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
  4. Remove the strut from the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
  5. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
  6. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400  . See Special Tools and Equipment .
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