Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L VIN W (2007)
1. If both struts are being serviced at the same time, mark both the coil spring and strut assembly according to which side of the vehicle the strut is
being removed from.
2. Position the strut assembly (2) in the strut coil spring compressor (1) following the manufacturer's instructions and set the lower and upper hooks
of the compressor on the coil spring. Position the strut clevis bracket (2) straight outward, away from the compressor.
3. Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension is removed from the upper mount and bearing.
CAUTION: Never use impact or high speed tools to remove the strut rod nut. Damage to the strut internal bearings can occur.
4. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install Strut Nut Wrench (2), Special Tool 9362, on the strut rod nut. Next, install Strut Shaft Socket
(1), Special Tool 9894, on the end of the strut rod. While holding the strut rod from turning, remove the nut using the strut nut wrench.
