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Coil Spring Replacement - Fwd: Removal

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  1. Remove the spring and shock absorber assembly. Refer to SHOCK ABSORBER REPLACEMENT - FWD .
  2. Use the J 45400 strut spring compressor or equivalent, in order to compress the spring.
    Fig 1: Identifying J45400 Strut Spring Compressor
    G00370995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Use a wrench in order to hold the piston rod. Remove the upper nut.
  4. Remove the shock absorber upper insulator retainer (9).
    Fig 2: Identifying Shock Absorber Components (FWD)
    G00370997Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the shock absorber upper insulator (8).
  6. Remove the shock absorber upper mount (7).
  7. Remove the shock absorber lower insulator (6).
  8. Remove the spring upper insulator (5).
  9. Remove the spring (3).
  10. Remove the jounce bumper (2).
  11. Remove the shock absorber (4).
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