Rear Shock Absorber and Coil Spring Installation Note

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Install the coil spring with the lead lower end of the lower spring seat facing the direction shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing The Coil Spring With The Lead Lower End Of The Lower Spring Seat Facing The Right Direction
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