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Removal Procedure

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IMPORTANT: Use only hand tools to perform the following service procedure.
IMPORTANT: The following service procedure is to be performed after the strut assembly has been removed from the vehicle and installed in the appropriate tool.
    Fig 1: Strut & Spring Assembly
    GM932524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Install the shock absorber assembly in the J 45400  . See Special Tools .
    2. Fig 2: View Of Properly Seated Fingers
    GM2028387Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Ensure that the fingers for the spring compressor are properly adjusted on the top of the front suspension mount.
  2. Position the shock absorber assembly (3) in the J 45400  (2) so that the fingers are properly seated on the top of the front suspension strut mount (1). See Special Tools .
    3. Fig 3: Identifying Spring Compressor Components
    GM2028530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Note the orientation of the upper spring seat, spring, and the shock before the they are to be removed. This will aid in the proper align during the installation procedure.
  3. Using the J 45400  (1), compressed the front spring (2). See Special Tools .
  4. Remove and discard the nut (3) from the shock (4). DO NOT reuse the nut, use NEW only.
    5. Fig 4: Locating Front Suspension Shock Absorber And Front Spring Lower Insulator
    GM2028492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the front suspension shock absorber (2), and the front spring lower insulator (1).
    6. Fig 5: Identifying Front Suspension Components
    GM2028485Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front suspension strut mount (1), front spring upper seat (2), front suspension strut bumper (3), front spring upper insulator (4), and the front suspension spring (5) from the spring compressor.
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