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CAUTION:

Do not tighten the bolt of special tool MB991237 too tight. Special tool MB991237 will be broken if the allowable tightening torque of 74 N.m (54 ft-lb) is exceed.
Install special tool MB991238 evenly, and so that the maximum length will be attained within the installation range.
Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool MB991237, otherwise the special tool will break.

Use special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to compress the coil spring.

Fig 1: Removing Strut Nut
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
WARNING:
Do not use an impact wrench to remove the strut nut.
- Vibration of the impact wrench will cause special tools MB991237 and MB991238 to slip and cause personal injury.
- Vibration of the impact wrench will cause the valve inside the strut to drop out.
Use special tools MB991681 and MB991682 to loosen the strut nut.

Fig 2: Loosening Strut Nut
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.