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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
  2. Install the strut assembly to the vise.
    3. Fig 1: View Of CH-46558 Front Spring Compressor
    GM2327481Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Install the CH-46558  front spring compressor (1) to the coil spring.
  4. Compress the coil spring using the CH-46558  front spring compressor (1).
    5. Fig 2: Strut Nut And Strut
    GM2327479Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the strut nut (1) from the strut.
  6. Remove the upper strut mount (2) from the strut.
    7. Fig 3: Cartridge Upper Cover
    GM2327476Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the cartridge upper cover (1) from the strut.
  8. Remove the CH-46558  front spring compressor from the coil spring.
  9. Remove the coil spring (2) from the strut.
  10. Remove the strut bumper (3) from the strut.
  11. Remove the strut from the vise.
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