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CAUTION: 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 special tool spring compressor (MB991793) to special tool attachment B (MB991796) as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool Spring Compressor (MB991793) To Special Tool Attachment B (MB991796)
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
Set the shock absorber assembly to the following special tools:
- Spring compressor (MB991793)
- Attachment B (MB991796)
- Upper plate (MB991794)
- Fixture (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: Setting Shock Absorber Assembly To 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 (0.2 inch).
While holding the piston rod as shown in the figure, remove the self-locking nut.

Fig 3: Removing Self-Locking Nut
Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.