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Repair Procedures: Disassembly

  1. Remove the insulator cap (A).
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  2. Using a strut spring compressor, compress the coil spring (A).
    NOTE:
    • To prevent peeling the paint of coil spring, cover the coil spring with a thin cloth or hose before installing strut spring compressor.
    • Set the compression position of strut spring compressor correctly for coil spring not to slant when compressing the coil spring.
  3. Remove the self-locking nut (C) from the strut assembly (B).
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  4. Remove the insulator, spring seat, coil spring and dust cover from the strut assembly.
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