Front Shock Absorber: Disassembly

FIX FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. As shown in the illustration, secure the front shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by clamping onto a double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
  
  Fig 1: Clamping Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring In Vise (TMMK Made)
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REMOVE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Using SST, compress the front coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Front Coil Spring
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  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
  
  HINT:
  
  If the front coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.
2. Remove the front suspension support sub-assembly, front suspension support bearing, front coil spring seat upper, front coil spring insulator upper, front coil spring, front spring bumper and front coil spring insulator lower from the front shock absorber.