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Strut Disassemble/Assemble Repair: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. See STRUT ASSEMBLY .
  2. Install the strut in the J-45400.
    Fig 1: Installing Strut Into Compressor Tool
    G00372223Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    3. NOTE: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
    Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring
    G00372224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw until the coil spring is compressed.
  4. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Remove the upper strut mount nut by turning with J-42991.
    Fig 3: Removing Upper Strut Mount Nut
    G00372225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the strut from the J-45400.
  6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw until the upper strut mount and coil spring may be removed.
  7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J-45400.
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