Removal Procedure

Remove the strut from the vehicle. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
NOTE: Care should be taken to avoid chipping or scratching the coating when handling the suspension coil spring. Damage to the coating can cause premature failure.
Install the strut assembly in the strut compressor.
Turn the spring compressor screw until the spring compresses slightly.

Fig 1: View Of Strut Assembly In Strut Compressor
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Hold the strut shaft and remove the strut shaft nut and upper rate washer.

Fig 2: Removing Strut Shaft Nut & Upper Rate Washer
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Install J 34013-38 to help guide the strut shaft out of the strut assembly.

Fig 3: Installing J 34013-38 In J 34013-B
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Loosen the compressor screw while guiding the strut shaft out.
Continue to loosen the compressor screw until the strut and spring can be removed.