Front Strut: Disassembly

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 927760000 STRUT MOUNT SOCKET

Fig 2: Removing Self-Locking Nut Using Strut Mount Socket ST 927760000
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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.