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Front Strut: Disassembly

CAUTION:
  • When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation manual accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.
  • Do not use an impact wrench to compress the coil spring.
  • The bearing may be damaged if the spring is pressed while the spring top strongly interferes with the bearing. Be careful with the following items.
  • Evenly compress the spring.
  • Be careful so that the bearing side gap (a) is not opened wider than 5 mm (0.2) during operation.
G14601766Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
  2. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent strut rod from turning, remove the self-locking nut with ST.

    Preparation tool: 

    ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399AG000)

    NOTE: <Example of coil spring compressor installation>
    The installing position of coil spring compressor varies depending on the coil spring shape and winding number.
    G13231477Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
  3. Remove the strut mount - front, the strut bearing - front and the dust cover - front strut from the strut COMPL - front.
  4. Gradually decrease the compression force of compressor, and remove the coil spring.
  5. Remove the helper - front strut.
  6. Remove the rubber seat LWR.
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