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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
    2. Fig 1: Compressing/Releasing Lower Part Of Shock Spring
    GM743246Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Install the strut (2) in the J 45400  (1). See Special Tools .
    3. IMPORTANT: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.
    Fig 2: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring
    GM743241Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Turn the spring compressor forcing screw (1) until the coil spring (2) is compressed.
  4. Use a 45 TORX® socket in order to hold the strut shaft. Use the J 42991  to remove the upper strut mount nut. See Special Tools .
  5. Remove the strut from the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
  6. Loosen the compressor forcing screw (1) until the upper strut mount and coil spring (2) may be removed.
  7. Remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring from the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
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