Shock Absorber, Replacing

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Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap, Bottom Spring Washer, And Spring Plate

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-- Remove the cap -1- and the lower spring support -2-.

-- Loosen suspension strut -3- using plastic hammer and remove upward.

-- Drive the spring plate onto the new shock absorber using a plastic hammer.