Front Strut Assembly Disassembly and Reassembly: Notes

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Notes
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Reference:Β FRONT STRUT ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONΒ 

WARNING: Failure to take proper precautions when compressing the coil spring can result in severe personal injury.
  • Attach the spring compressors to the positions that allow compressing the spring evenly.
  • Do not use an impact wrench when compressing the coil spring.
  • When using commercially available spring compressors, be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions described in the manual attached to the spring compressors.
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