Strut With Coil Spring: Removal

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Remove swivel bearing. See SWIVEL BEARING .
If no centering pin is fitted, mark position of studs in relation to wheel arch.
Secure spring strut from falling out. Remove strut-to-wheel arch nuts. See Fig 1.
Remove spring strut downwards out of wheel arch.

Fig 1: Locating Spring Strut Nuts

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