FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Disassembly








DISASSEMBLY

1. Secure the shock absorber in a suitable vise.
2. Loosen the piston rod nut several turns.

NOTE:
- Use copperplate in the jaws of the vise to protect the shock absorber bottom bracket.
- Remove the piston rod nut until coil spring is compressed and secured.




3. While still secured in a vise, compress the coil spring with SST.




4. Remove the piston rod nut and each part as below.