Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION: STRUT SPRING IS UNDER HIGH COMPRESSIVE LOAD. DO NOT REMOVE THE STRUT SHAFT TO UPPER SUPPORT NUT WITHOUT FIRST UNLOADING THE UPPER AND LOWER SPRING SUPPORTS OF SPRING PRESSURE, USING THE PROPER SPRING COMPRESSING TOOL.





1. Mount Strut Spring Compressor SA9155S (or equivalent) in holding fixture.
2. Place strut/spring assembly into spring compressor. Fasten strut with a strut to knuckle bolt and nut through lower strut mounting hole.
3. Compress spring enough to completely unload upper strut mount.





4. Remove strut shaft nut with a wrench, while holding strut shaft stationary with a TORX(TM) socket.
5. Release spring compressor and tilt strut assembly outward.





6. Remove upper strut mount assembly. Inspect rubber for cracks or deterioration. Rotate upper support bearing by hand and check for smooth operation.
7. Remove strut spring from strut. Inspect spring for damage.
8. Remove hollow bumper. Inspect for cracks or deterioration.
9. Remove strut from compressor. Extend and retract strut shaft and check for smooth, even resistance.