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Disassembly Procedure

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  1. Remove the front suspension strut assembly from the vehicle. Strut Assembly Removal and Installation 
  2. GM5124407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    WARNING:

    To prevent personal injury and/or component damage, use the proper tools to support and compress the coil spring prior to removal of the strut shaft nut when removing the coil spring. The coil spring is under extreme pressure and can become a projectile should the spring separate from the strut before all of the tension is relieved.

    Place and center the front suspension strut assembly (3) into the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1).

  3. Position the coil spring as far down onto the lower arms of the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1).
  4. Use a grease pencil to leave a visible mark on the spring where each of the three lower arms of the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1) make contact for reference purposes if replacing the coil spring.
    5. NOTE:

    The CH-48845-10  Strut Spring Compressor Bridge Adapter (2) is used to compress the front coil spring from the top of the front suspension strut mount to provide added stability and aid in compressing the front suspension strut to sufficiently release tension rather than using the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1) as a stand alone.

  5. Adjust the CH-48845-10  Strut Spring Compressor Bridge Adapter (2) so that the opening of the adapter sufficiently captures the front strut mount.
  6. Position the CH-48845-10  Strut Spring Compressor Bridge Adapter (2) so it does not contact the alignment posts on the front strut mount.
  7. Install and secure the CH-48845-10  Strut Spring Compressor Bridge Adapter (2) to the three upper compressor arms of the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1).
  8. Ensure that the coil spring assembly is level by using the adjustment screws on the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor.
  9. Adjust the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1) and remove any clearance between the CH-48845-10  Strut Spring Compressor Bridge Adapter (2) and the front strut mount ensuring that it is properly positioned.
  10. Using the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1), compress the front coil spring enough to remove tension from the front strut mount.
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    NOTE:

    Before removing the strut rod mount nut, support the front suspension strut to prevent it from falling.

    While holding the strut rod from turning using a 12 point spline bit, use the CH-42991  Strut Rod Nut Socket (1), and loosen the front strut rod mount nut.

  12. GM5124512Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY

    Front Strut Rod Mount Nut (1) - Remove

  13. Front Suspension Strut (3) - Remove
  14. Front Coil Spring Lower Insulator (2) - Remove
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    Using the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1), release tension on the front coil spring (2).

  16. Remove the front coil spring (2) and remaining components from the CH-45400  Strut Spring Compressor (1).
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    Front Strut Mount (1) - Remove

  18. Front Coil Spring Insulator (2) - Remove
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    Front Strut Boot (2) - Remove

  20. Front Suspension Strut Bumper (1) - Remove
  21. Inspect the components and replace as necessary.
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