Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Suzuki SX4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Reference: FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
WARNING:
Failure to take proper precautions when compressing the coil spring can result in severe personal injury.
- Attach the spring compressors to the positions that allow compressing the spring evenly.
- Do not use an impact wrench when compressing the coil spring.
- When using commercially available spring compressors, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions described in the manual attached to the spring compressors.