Shock Absorber And Spring Assembly (G2178898): Disassembly

WARNING: Make sure the shock absorber is secured by fully inserting the locking pin in to the special tool. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.

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Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.

Refer to: SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY (G1274519)
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Install the shock absorber and spring assembly to the special tool as shown.
WARNING: AS THE SPRING IS UNDER EXTREME TENSION CARE MUST BE TAKEN AT ALL TIMES. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.

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Clamp the road spring.
NOTE: Remove and discard the retaining nut

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Remove the shock absorber retaining nut.
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Release the road spring.
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Remove the shock absorber.