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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .
  2. Use paint in order to mark the position of the spring relative to the strut assembly-to-knuckle bracket.
    3. Fig 1: Compressing Upper Strut Spring
    GM851627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the strut assembly to the J 45400  ( KM-329-A  ) or equivalent. Ensure the hooks are seated on the spring properly. See Special Tools .
  4. Compress the spring with the J 45400  ( KM-329-A  ) or equivalent. See Special Tools .
    5. NOTE: Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.
  5. Use a wrench in order to hold the threaded piston rod while removing the piston rod nut with the J-44626  ( SA9603E  ) or equivalent. See Special Tools .
    6. Fig 2: Strut Mount, Strut Bearing, Spring Upper Seat, Spring Upper Insulator, Hallow Bumper, Coil Spring & Strut Removed
    GM1241996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the following components from the strut:
    • The strut mount
    • The strut mount bearing
    • The spring upper seat
    • The strut cartridge upper cover
    • The bumper stop
    • The coil spring
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