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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to STRUT ASSEMBLY REPLACEMENT .
  2. Mount the J 34013-B  into the J 3289-20  .
  3. Install the strut assembly into the J 34013-B  using the J 34013-88  .
  4. Compress the coil spring.
    Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
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  5. Remove the dust cap (1).
  6. Remove the strut rod piston nut (2).
  7. Release the compressed spring (10).
  8. Remove the strut assembly from the J 34013-B  .
  9. Remove the following components from the strut:
    1. 9.1. The strut support (3)
    2. 9.2. The dust seal (4)
    3. 9.3. The spring seat (5)
    4. 9.4. The upper insulator (6)
    5. 9.5. The coil spring (10)
    6. 9.6. The spring bumper (7)
    7. 9.7. The lower insulator (9)
    Fig 2: Strut & Spring Components
    G01583118Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.