Front Suspension System: Components: Disassembly

1. Compress the coil spring with a SST (09546-26000). Do not compress the spring more than necessary.
   Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring With SST (09546-26000)

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2. Loosen the self locking nut (A).
   Fig 2: Identifying Self Locking Nut

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3. Remove the insulator assembly (A) and the strut bearing (B).
   Fig 3: Identifying Insulator Assembly And Strut Bearing

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4. Remove the spring upper seat (A) and pad (B).
   Fig 4: Identifying Spring Upper Seat And Pad

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5. Remove the dust cover (A) and the bumper rubber (B).
   Fig 5: Identifying Dust Cover And Bumper Rubber

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6. Remove the coil spring (A) and the spring lower pad (B).
   Fig 6: Identifying Coil Spring And Spring Lower Pad

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7. Remove the shock absorber (A) from the special tool.

Fig 7: Identifying Shock Absorber

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