Disassembly

1. Remove the front spring and shock absorber.

2. Loosen the four mounting bolts.





3. Place the mounting block in a vise.

NOTICE: Use protective plates to cover jaws of vise.

4. Loosen retaining nut two to three turns.

NOTICE: Do not remove nut.





5. Compress the coil spring with Special Service Tools (OK2A1 341 001 or equivalent).

6. Remove the retaining nut and washer.

7. Note the position of the mounting block, then remove it. Remove the upper spring seat, upper spring isolator, coil spring, dust boot, rebound stopper, lower spring isolator and lower spring seat.