Disassembly and Assembly

Fig.11 Coil Spring Removal.:

Fig.12 Exploded View Of Strut Assembly.:

1. Remove strut assembly as outlined under Strut.
2. Compress coil spring with spring compressor, Fig. 11, until upper spring retainer is free.
3. Hold strut shaft and remove retaining nut, bearing, retainer, bump stop and sleeve, Fig. 12. Remove compressed coil spring carefully and lay aside.
4. Remove threaded cap from top of strut tube, then strut cartridge.
5. Reverse procedure to install, Tighten fasteners, slotted nut and threaded cap, to specification.