Front Strut: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
Using the ST, remove the self-locking nut.
PREPARATION TOOL:

ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

Fig 1: Removing Self-Locking Nut Using ST
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Remove the strut mount, spacer and upper spring seat from the strut.
Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
Remove the dust cover and helper.