FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

1. Using the special tools (09546-26000 or J38402), compress the coil spring until there is only a little tension on the strut.

NOTE: Do not use an impact gun.





2. Remove the self-locking nut at the top end of the shock absorber.
3. Remove the insulator, coil spring and dust cover from strut assembly.