Shock Absorber & Coil Spring: Disassembly
Using Coil Spring Compressor (SST 09727-22032), compress coil spring. Remove shock absorber piston rod nut, suspension support, coil spring and bumper. See Fig 1.
NOTE:
When replacing shock absorber, release gas from old shock absorber before discarding it. Drill two 9-.118" (2.00-3.00 mm) holes, one .39" (10.0 mm) from top of shock absorber and other .79" (20.0 mm) from bottom of shock absorber base.