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The locking nut for the piston rod inside the shock absorber may be loose. Do not use an impact wrench to loosen the self-locking nut.

Install the special tool MB991796 to the special tool MB991793 as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (MB991796 And MB991793)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Set the strut assembly to special tools: MB991793, MB991796, MB991794 and MB991830.
NOTE: Use the bolts and nuts removed from the vehicle to secure the shock absorber assembly and tighten them lightly by hand.

Fig 2: Identifying Special Tools
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
After setting the shock absorber assembly, operate the spring compressor and compress the coil spring by approximately 5 mm (0.20 in).
While holding the piston rod as shown in the figure, remove the self-locking nut.

Fig 3: Holding Piston Rod
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.