Front Strut: Disassembly

Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.

Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring

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Using the ST, remove the self-locking nut.

ST 32005223 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET 

Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut

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Remove the strut mount, upper spring seat and rubber seat from strut.

Gradually decreasing the compression force of compressor, and then remove the coil spring.

Remove the dust cover and helper spring.