Rear Shock Absorber: Disassembly

FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING
1. As shown in the illustration, secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by closing the vise onto the double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.
  
  Fig 1: Securing Rear Shock Absorber With Coil Spring In Vise
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REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
1. Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021 (09727-00010, 09727-00021, 09727-00031)
  
  Fig 2: Compressing Rear Coil Spring
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  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench.
2. Remove the nut, rear shock absorber collar and rear suspension support assembly.
3. Remove the rear coil spring, rear spring bumper No. 1, and rear coil spring insulator lower.