Rear Shock Absorber Removal/Installation

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Support the rear axle component using a jack.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle Component Using Jack
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Remove the rear shock absorber.

Fig 2: Rear Shock Absorber With Torque Specifications
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Temporarily install the rear shock absorber.
Tighten the rear shock absorber upper side to the specified torque.
Tighten the rear shock absorber lower side bolt to the specified torque using an adjustable wrench while holding the washer in place.

Fig 3: Tightening Rear Shock Absorber Lower Side Bolt To Specified Torque
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