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Front Spring/Strut Cartridge: Disassembly

  1. Mount front spring compressor KM-465-A and spring compressor KM-329-A on a workbench, or any other suitable surface. See Figure . Raise and suitably support vehicle. Remove wheel. Remove strut assembly. Fasten strut assembly to spring compressor. Make sure hooks are seated on strut spring properly.
  2. Compress front spring with front spring compressor KM-465-A. See Figure . Remove dust cover from support bearing assembly. Use an open end wrench to hold threaded piston rod while removing piston rod nut with front strut mount nut wrench J-42468. See Figure .
  3. Remove washer. Remove support bearing, washer, plastic mount, shield, and upper insulator. See Figure . Release spring compressor. Remove spring and bumper. See Figure . Remove strut cartridge closure nut with strut cartridge closure nut wrench KM-331. See Figure . This nut is under high torque. Remove strut cartridge. Clean threaded area of strut opening.
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