Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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CAUTION:

Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.

Remove the shock absorber arm from shock absorber.
Install shock absorber attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 (-)] to shock absorber and secure it in a vise.

Fig 1: Identifying Shock Absorber Attachment
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CAUTION:
When installing the shock absorber attachment to shock absorber, wrap a shop cloth around shock absorber to protect it from damage.
Using a spring compressor (A) (commercial service tool), compress coil spring between rubber seat and shock absorber until coil spring with a spring compressor is free.

Fig 2: Compressing Coil Spring Between Rubber Seat And Shock Absorber Using Spring Compressor
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CAUTION:
Be sure a spring compressor is securely attached coil spring. Compress coil spring
Make sure coil spring with a spring compressor between rubber seat and shock absorber is free. And then remove piston rod lock nut while securing the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn.
Remove mounting seal, shock absorber mounting bracket, rubber seat, bound bumper from shock absorber.
After remove coil spring with a spring compressor (commercial service tool), and then gradually release a spring compressor.
CAUTION:
Loosen while making sure coil spring attachment position does not move.
Remove the shock absorber attachment (A) [SST: ST35652000 (-)] from shock absorber.

Fig 3: Identifying Shock Absorber Attachment
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Perform inspection after disassembly. Refer to INSPECTION .