Strut Assembly: Disassembly
NOTE:
Left and right coil springs may be different. Mark springs before disassembling struts.
Note position of strut upper mounting studs for reassembly reference. Using spring compressor, compress coil spring. DO NOT compress more than required to remove strut shaft nut. Remove strut shaft nut. Slowly release spring compressor. Disassemble strut assembly, noting location of components for reassembly reference. See Figure.