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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 MB991796 to special tool MB991793 as shown in the figure.

Fig 1: Installing Special Tool MB991796 To Special Tool MB991793
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Set the shock absorber 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.
After setting the shock absorber assembly, operate the spring compressor and compress the coil spring by approximately 5 mm (0.2 inch).

Fig 2: Setting Shock Absorber Assembly To Special Tools
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While holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.

Fig 3: Removing Self-Locking Nut
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