Disassembly Procedure

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Remove the front suspension strut from the vehicle. Refer to Strut Assembly Replacement .

Fig 1: View Of Front Suspension Strut In CH 6066 Spring Compressor

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Install the front suspension strut in the CH 6066: compressor (1).

NOTE: The spring is compressed when the strut moves freely.

Using the CH 6066: compressor (1), compress the front spring (2).

Fig 2: View Of TORX® Bit And CH 35669 Wrench

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Using a TORX® bit (1) and the CH 35669: wrench (2), remove the front suspension strut nut.

Fig 3: View Of Compressor Forcing Screw & Coil Spring

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Remove the front suspension strut mount and the front spring (2) from the CH 6066 compressor (1).