Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

CAUTION:

Do not damage piston rod when removing components from front coil spring and strut.

Install Tool (A) to front coil spring and strut.

Fig 1: Identifying Tool (A)
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CAUTION:
When installing Tool (A), wrap a shop cloth around front coil spring and strut to protect parts from damage.

Tool number : ST35652000 (-)
Secure Tool (A) in a vise.
Install Tool to strut rod.

Tool number :-(J-49029)
Slightly loosen piston rod lock nut.
WARNING:
Do not remove piston rod lock nut completely. If it is removed completely, front coil spring can jump out and may cause serious damage or injury.
Compress front coil spring using suitable tool (A).

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Spring Upper Seat And Lower Seat Using Spring Compressor
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WARNING:
Make sure that pawls of suitable tool are firmly hooked on front coil spring. Suitable tool must be tightened alternately so as not to tilt front coil spring.
Make sure front coil spring is free between strut mount insulator and lower rubber seat.
Hold piston rod and remove piston rod lock nut.
Remove strut mount insulator, strut mount bearing, and bound bumper from strut.
Gradually release suitable tool and remove front coil spring.
CAUTION:
Release suitable tool while making sure position of suitable tool on front coil spring does not move.
Remove lower rubber seat.