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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the strut assembly. See STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  2. Mount the J 34013-B  into the J 3289-20  .
  3. Install the strut assembly into the J 34013-B  using the J 34013-88  .
  4. Compress the coil spring.
    Fig 1: Strut Spring Compressor
    G01583146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the dust cap (1).
  6. Remove the strut rod piston nut (2).
  7. Release the compressed spring (10).
  8. Remove the strut assembly from the J 34013-B  .
  9. Remove the following components from the strut:
    • The strut support (3)
    • The dust seal (4)
    • The spring seat (5)
    • The upper insulator (6)
    • The coil spring (10)
    • The spring bumper (7)
    • The lower insulator (9)
    Fig 2: Exploded View Of Strut
    G01583147Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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