Self-Locking Nut Removal

Install special tool MB991795 to the special tool MB991793 as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool (MB991795) To Special Tool (MB991793)
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Set the strut assembly to special tools: MB991793, MB991795, MB991794 and MB991830.
NOTE: Use the bolts and nuts removed from the vehicle to secure the strut assembly and tighten them lightly by hand.
After setting the strut assembly, operate the spring compressor and compress the coil spring by approximately 5 mm (0.20 in).

Fig 2: Setting Strut Assembly To Special Tools (MB991794 And MB991830)
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CAUTION: The locking nut for the piston rod inside the strut may be loose. Do not use the impact wrench to loosen the self-locking nut.
Use special tools MB991681, MB991682 to loosen the self-locking nut:

Fig 3: Loosening Self-Locking Nut
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