Front Damper/Spring Disassembly, Reassembly, and Inspection: Disassembly

NOTE:

Where icon is shown, further information shown below.
When compressing the damper spring, use a commercially available strut spring compressor according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Check for deterioration and damage to each part during removal.

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	Detailed information, notes, and precautions
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Damper Unit, Damper Mounting Base - Remove

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1. Set the damper/spring to the strut spring compressor.

2. Compress the damper spring.

NOTE:

Do not compress the spring more than necessary to remove the nut.

3. Remove the self-locking nut (A) with the strut nut adapter (B), while holding the damper shaft with a hex wrench (C).

4. Remove the damper unit.

5. Release the pressure from the strut spring compressor.

6. Remove the damper mounting base/damper spring from the strut spring compressor.