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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: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  2. Install the front suspension strut (2) in the spring compressor (1).
    3. NOTE:

    The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

  3. Using the spring compressor (1), compress the front spring.
    4. Fig 2: View Of TORX(R) Bit & Socket
    GM2452042Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Using a TORX® bit (1) and the appropriate socket (2), loosen the front suspension strut nut.
    5. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Slowly loosen the spring compressor (2) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced.
    6. Fig 4: Strut Components
    GM2511340Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Remove the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring insulator (2), front spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4), and the front strut (5) from the spring compressor.
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