4kcsq strut removal (In process, please respond quick, Thanks)

["George W. Selby, III" <IsuzuG@prodigy.net>]

Do I need to compress the spring before I loosen the top nut?  I have 
everything loose from the strut except the top and bottom.  The bottom 
(ball joint) is no problem, however most struts I have seen are held to the 
cas with 3 nuts, and a seperate nuts hold the assembly together.  Audi does 
both with one nut.  So how do I get the strut out without killing myself?

George Selby
78 F-150 400M, 4 on floor, 4x4
86 Audi 4000CS Quattro
IsuzuG@prodigy.net