Disassembly/Assembly

STRUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY, SERVICE

1. Remove strut assembly as outlined under "Strut Damper Assembly, Replace."
2. Position strut assembly in a vise by clamping strut by steering arm.
3. Mark strut unit, lower spring isolator, spring and upper strut mount for indexing of parts during assembly.
4. Install spring compressor tool No. C-4838 or equivalent on coil spring and compress coil spring to release all load from upper strut mount assembly.
5. Install strut rod socket tool No. L-4558A or equivalent on strut shaft nut then using a 10 mm socket on strut shaft end, remove strut shaft nut.
6. Remove upper strut mount, jounce bumper, seat/bearing, dust shield, coil spring and lower spring mount from strut.
7. Reverse procedure to install, aligning marks made during disassembly.