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Strut Assembly: Removal

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
  2. Detach the brake hose from the fork.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Brake Hose From Fork
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  3. Remove the bolt from the shock absorber bushing.
    Fig 2: Removing Shock Absorber Bushing Bolt
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  4. Remove the bolt then remove the fork from the shock absorber.
    Fig 3: Removing Fork From Shock Absorber
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  5. Remove the strut upper mounting nuts (3) and top mounting ring.
    Fig 4: Removing Strut Upper Mounting Nuts
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  6. While pushing the axle assembly upward, remove the strut assembly.
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