SW2 L4-1.9L DOHC VIN 7 (1997)
8. Remove the two strut-to-knuckle fasteners.
9. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
Disassembly
CAUTION: STRUT SPRING IS UNDER A HIGH COMPRESSIVE LOAD. DO NOT REMOVE THE STRUT SHAFT TO UPPER
SUPPORT NUT WITHOUT FIRST RELIEVING THE UPPER AND LOWER SPRING SUPPORTS OF SPRING PRESSURE, USING THE
PROPER SPRING COMPRESSING TOOL.
1. Mount strut spring compressor (SA9155S or equivalent) in holding fixture.
2. Place strut/spring assembly into spring compressor. Fasten strut with a strut-to-knuckle bolt and nut through the lower strut mounting hole.
3. Compress spring enough to completely unload the upper spring supports.
4. Remove the strut shaft nut using a wrench, while holding the shaft with a TORX(R) socket.
