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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  2. Mount the J 34013-B into the J 3289-20. 
  3. Install the strut assembly into the J 34013-B using the J 34013-88. 
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Strut Spring Compressor Special Tools
    G01580073Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Compress the coil spring.
  5. Remove the dust cap (1)
    Fig 2: Identifying Strut Components
    G01580074Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the strut rod piston nut (2).
  7. Release the compressed spring (10).
  8. Remove the strut assembly from the J 34013-B 
  9. Remove the following components from the strut:
    1. 9.1. The strut support (3)
    2. 9.2. The dust seal (4)
    3. 9.3. The spring seat (5)
    4. 9.4. The upper insulator (6)
    5. 9.5. The coil spring (10)
    6. 9.6. The spring bumper (7)
    7. 9.7. The lower insulator (9)
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