Front Strut Assembly: Disassembly

Remove the insulator dust cover (A).

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Using the spring compressor, compress the coil spring (A).
Do not compress the spring more than necessary.

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NOTE:
- Set the compression position of strut spring compressor correctly for coil spring not to slant when compressing the coil spring.
- To prevent peeling the paint of coil spring, cover the coil spring with a thin cloth or hose before installing strut spring compressor.
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Using SST (0K546-F6100), loosen the self locking nut.

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Remove the insulator, spring pad, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.