Place a tie rod end puller over the exposed threads of the tie rod end and turn the puller with a socket wrench to push the tie rod end out of the steering knuckle.
Remove the upper spring seat and pull the spring off the strut assembly.
If you are installing new springs you will need to remove the spring compressors. Loosen each spring compressor evenly, alternating from side to side until they are off the spring completely.
When installing new springs you will need to compress them with the spring compressors before placing them on the strut assembly.
If you are reinstalling the same springs you may keep the compressors in place until it is time to reassemble the suspension.