Disassembly Procedure

Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
Install the front suspension strut in the CH 6066 compressor (1).

Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
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Using the CH 6066 compressor (1), compress the front spring (2).
NOTE: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
Using a TORX® bit (1) and the CH 35669 wrench (2), remove the front suspension strut nut.

Fig 2: TORX ® Bit And Special Wrench
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Remove the front suspension strut mount and the front spring (2) from the CH 6066 compressor (1).

Fig 3: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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