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Disassembly Procedure

  1. Remove the strut assembly. Refer to Strut Assembly Removal and Installation .
  2. Position the strut assembly in a suitable holding device.
  3. Install the CH-46558  compressor (1) on the front coil spring and compress the spring.
    Fig 1: View Of CH-46558 Front Spring Compressor
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  4. Remove the front suspension strut lower mounting nut (1).
    Fig 2: Strut Nut And Strut
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  5. Remove the front suspension strut mount bearing assembly (2).
  6. Remove the front suspension cartridge upper cover (1).
    Fig 3: Cartridge Upper Cover
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  7. Remove the CH-46558  compressor from the front coil spring (2) and remove the spring.
  8. Remove the front suspension strut bumper (3).
  9. Remove the strut from the holding device.