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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
    2. Fig 1: Strut And Strut Spring Compressor
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the front suspension strut (2) in the CH 6066  compressor (1).
    3. NOTE:

    The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

  3. Using the CH 6066  compressor, compress the front spring.
    4. Fig 2: TORX® Bit And Special Wrench
    GM2452042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Using a TORX® bit (1) and the CH 35669  wrench (2), remove the front suspension strut nut.
    5. Fig 3: Compressor Forcing Screw And Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the front suspension strut (2) from the CH 6066  compressor.
  6. Remove the front suspension strut mount and the front spring from the CH 6066  compressor.
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