Shock Absorber: Replacement

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Remove support bearing.
Remove or pull off disc (1), shim, auxiliary absorber (2) with protective tube (3) from shock absorber (4).
Installation note: Check auxiliary absorber (2) and protective tube (3) for damage, replace if necessary.

Fig 1: Checking Shock Absorber

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NOTE: After installation, check that output shaft is correctly seated in rear axle final drive.