Help How Does This Come Apart

[jlevie]

If you can turn the upper strut perch, the spring has been compressed enough.

[mushhsum]

ok and also does the spring look compressed enough?

[IRON-E]

how do the two pieces im pointing at come apart on my strut 1990 325i all i need is the strut not the rotor and all

The part you're pointing at, does not come apart. You will need to remove the spring perch and then remove the gland nut to pull out the strut.

[mushhsum]

how do the two pieces im pointing at come apart on my strut 1990 325i
all i need is the strut not the rotor and all