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Strut Assembly: Disassembly

  1. Compress coil spring. Remove end cap, spring retainer nut and small diameter washer. Slowly release spring compressor and remove centering plate, insulator, large diameter washer, upper spring retainer, rubber ring and coil spring.
  2. Remove damper washer, rubber damper and dust sleeve from shock absorber piston rod. Using Ring Remover (31 3 150), remove threaded ring. Slide out shock absorber. Discard used oil.