Front Strut: Disassembly

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Using a coil spring compressor, compress coil spring.

Fig 1: Disassembling Compress Coil Spring Using Coil Spring Compressor
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Using ST, remove self-locking nut.
ST 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET

Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut Using Strut Mount Socket ST927760000
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Remove strut mount, upper spring seat and rubber seat from strut.
Gradually decreasing compression force, and remove coil spring.
Remove dust cover and helper spring.