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Removal Procedure

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  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: Installing Strut Assembly Into J 34013-B
    G01516858Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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:
    • The strut mount (3)
    • The dust seal (4)
    • The spring seat (5)
    • The upper insulator (6)
    • The coil spring (10)
    • The spring bumper (7)
    • The lower insulator (9)
      Fig 2: Disassembling Strut Assembly
      G01516859Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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