Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Disassembly

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Disassembly
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  1. Attach special tool (A) to coil spring as shown. Turn special tool bolts alternately until coil spring tension is released. Rotate the strut around its axis to confirm that the coil spring is released or not.

    Special ToolΒ 

    (A): 09943-25010Β 

    Fig 1: Attaching Special Tool To Coil Spring
    G06867313Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  2. While keeping coil spring compressed with special tools, remove strut support lower nut with hexagon wrench as shown in figure.
    Fig 2: Removing Strut Support Lower Nut With Hexagon Wrench
    G06867314Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  3. Disassemble front strut assembly.
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