Strut & Coil Spring Assembly: Removal
- Place jack under axle assembly near trailing arm. Insert wooden block between jack and axle crossmember to prevent damage to axle. Ensure jack DOES NOT contact lateral rod. Raise axle assembly slightly.
- Remove cover from strut top in hatchback compartment. Remove upper mounting nuts from strut top. DO NOT remove piston rod nut from top of strut. Remove lower strut bolt and remove strut assembly.