Removal Procedure

Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
Install the strut assembly (2) in a suitable spring compressor (1) and compress the front spring.

Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
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Install the CH-49375 strut rod nut socket (1) to the front strut rod mount nut.

Fig 2: Strut Rod Nut Socket
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Using the CH-49375 strut rod nut socket, remove the front strut rod mount nut (1) and the front suspension strut mount washer (2).

Fig 3: Strut Rod Mount Nut
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Slowly loosen the spring compressor (1) to remove the front suspension strut components to be serviced

Fig 4: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
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Remove the front suspension strut mount assembly (1), front suspension strut cartridge upper cover (2), front coil spring (3), front suspension strut bumper (4), front coil spring lower insulator (5) and the front suspension strut (6) from the spring compressor

Fig 5: Front Suspension Strut Mount Assembly
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