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Disassembly And Reassembly

  1. Remove the insulator cap (A).
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  2. Using the SST (09546-3X100), loosen the self locking nut.

    Tightening torque: 

    29.4 N.m (3.0 kgf.m, 21.7 lb.ft)

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    NOTE: Do not reuse the self locking nut.
  3. Remove the insulator (A), bumper rubber (B) and dust cover (C) from the shock absorber (D).
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  4. Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.