Removal And Installation: Notes

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CAUTION:

The part indicated by ^*1 should be temporarily tightened, and then fully tightened with the vehicle standing on the ground and the curb weight condition.
The part indicated by ^*2 is the nut and nut with friction coefficient stabilizer. In removal, ensure there is no damage, clean dust and soiling from the bearing and thread surfaces, and tighten them to the specified torque.

Fig 1: Shock Absorber Assembly Remove / Install Replacement Components With Torque Specifications
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.