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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Strut Assembly In Compressor
    GM932520Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the strut assembly in the J 45400  strut spring compressor using the following procedure.
    1. Adjust the lower legs of the J 45400  strut spring compressor to the lowest possible coil of the spring.
    2. Adjust the upper legs of the J 45400  strut spring compressor to the highest possible coil of the spring.
    3. Inspect the strut assembly to insure hooks on the strut compress legs are properly installed on the spring coils.
    4. Verify the strut assembly is parallel with the J 45400  strut spring compressor.
  2. Compress the spring enough to unload the upper strut mount.
    3. Fig 2: View Of Strut Shaft Nut
    GM932545Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Do not allow the absorber rod to rotate during disassembly/reassembly. Use hand tools to keep the absorber rod from rotating. If air tools are used, and the rod is allowed to rotate, damage to the absorber may occur.

  3. Use the J 42991  strut rod nut socket or equivalent hand tools to remove the strut shaft nut.
    4. Fig 3: View Of Strut & Spring Assembly
    GM932524Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    NOTE:

    Leave the spring in the spring compressor.

  4. Lower the strut from the spring assembly.
    5. Fig 4: View Of Upper Mount Assembly, Strut Dust Shield, Strut Shaft & Spring
    GM930279Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
    CAUTION:

    Do not handle the top mount assembly by the plastic portion. Handle the top mount assembly by the metal portion when removing/installing the top mount from/to the strut assembly. Holding the top mount assembly by the plastic portion may loosen the snap fit of the bearing components and cause the bearing to fall apart.

  5. Remove the upper mount assembly, inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  6. Remove the strut dust shield and inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  7. Remove the hollow bumper from the strut shaft and inspect for damage and deterioration. Replace as necessary.
  8. Inspect the spring for damage. Replace as necessary.
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