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Disassembly And Assembly: Disassembly

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CAUTION:

Do not damage the shock absorber piston rod when removing components from the shock absorber.

  1. Remove the cap from the shock absorber insulator.
  2. Wrap a shop cloth around the lower shock absorber bolt flange. Secure the lower shock absorber bolt flange in a vise.
    CAUTION:

    Do not set the cylindrical part of the rear shock absorber in a vise.

  3. Secure the piston rod tip so that the piston rod does not turn. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
  4. Remove the shock absorber insulator and the bound bumper from the rear shock absorber.