SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
2. Position the strut assembly in the strut coil spring compressor following the manufacturers instructions. Set the lower, then upper hooks on the coil
spring (Fig. 18). Position the strut clevis bracket straight inward toward the compressor. Place a clamp on the lower end of the coil spring, so the
strut is held in place once the strut shaft nut is removed.
WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE THE STRUT SHAFT NUT BEFORE THE COIL SPRING IS COMPRESSED. THE COIL SPRING
IS HELD UNDER PRESSURE AND MUST BE COMPRESSED, REMOVING SPRING TENSION FROM THE UPPER MOUNT AND
PIVOT BEARING, BEFORE THE SHAFT NUT IS REMOVED.
3. Compress the coil spring until all coil spring tension is removed from the upper mount.
4. Once the spring is sufficiently compressed, install Strut Nut Socket, Special Tool 6864, on the strut shaft retaining nut (Fig. 19). Next, install a
socket on the hex on the end of the strut shaft. While holding the strut shaft from turning, remove the nut from the strut shaft.
