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Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Disassembly

  1. Attach special tool (A) to coil spring as shown in figure. Turn special tool bolts alternately until coil spring tension is released. Rotate the strut around its axis to confirm that the coil spring is released or not.

    Special Tool 

    (A): 09943-25010 

    Fig 1: Attaching Special Tool To Coil Spring
    G06867313Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. While keeping coil spring compressed with special tools, remove strut support lower nut with hexagon wrench as shown in figure.
    WARNING: The strut support lower nut is pre-coated with friction stabilizer. If the nut is reused, it may work loose. Never reuse the strut support lower nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Strut Support Lower Nut With Hexagon Wrench
    G06867314Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Disassemble front strut assembly.
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