Strut Assembly: Disassembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Pontiac Grand Am, 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, 1997 Oldsmobile Achieva, 1997 Chevrolet Malibu, and 1997 Buick Skylark. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Wear safety goggles. Slightly compress strut spring in a spring compressor. While using a socket to prevent strut rod from turning, remove nut from top of strut rod. Loosen spring compressor and disassemble strut assembly.