Front Strut: Disassembly

Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.

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

Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut Using Special Tool
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Remove the strut mount, upper spring seat and rubber seat from strut.
Gradually decreasing the compression force of compressor, and then remove the coil spring.
Remove the dust cover and helper spring.