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Rear Shock Absorber: Disassembly

  1. Using a coil spring compressor, compress the coil spring.
  2. Using a hexagon wrench to prevent the shock absorber piston rod from turning, remove the self-locking nut with ST.
    CAUTION: When installing the coil spring compressor to the coil spring, follow the operation service information accompanied with the coil spring compressor during operation.

    Preparation tool:

    ST: STRUT MOUNT SOCKET (20399FG000)

    NOTE: <Example of coil spring compressor installation>
    The installing position of coil spring compressor varies depending on the coil spring shape and winding number.
    G10294566
  3. Remove the rubber seat - shock UPR and shock mount - rear from the shock absorber COMPL - rear.
  4. Gradually decrease the compression pressure of compressor, and remove the coil spring - rear.
  5. Remove the helper - rear and the dust cover - rear shock.
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