Shock Absorber & Coil Spring: Disassembly
Using Spring Compressor (09727-22032), compress coil spring. Remove shock absorber rod nut, suspension support, coil spring, and bumper. See Fig 1.
NOTE:
If shock absorber is being replaced, release gas before discarding shock absorber. Drill two .079-.118" (2.00-3.00 mm) holes, one .39" (10 mm) from top of shock absorber and one .79" (20 mm) from bottom of shock absorber base. Gas is colorless, odorless and non-poisonous.