Repair Procedures: Disassembly

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Compress the coil spring with a strut spring compressor. Do not compress the spring more than necessary.
Disconnect the cover (A) remove the lock nut (B).
Tightening Torque:

24.5 ~ 29.4N.m (2.5 ~ 3.0kgf.m, 14.5 ~ 18.1 lb-ft)

Fig 1: Removing Lock Nut
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Gradually turn the bolt on the spring compressor to slowly release the tension from the spring. Then, disconnect the components.
Reassembly is the reverse of the disassembly.
CAUTION:
- Do not reuse the self locking nut.
- Set the hook with bilateral symmetry and the press the coil spring.
  
  Fig 2: Setting Hook With Bilateral
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- The centerline of shock absorber is not aligned with coil spring, push the shock absorber to align the centerline.
  
  Fig 3: Pushing Shock Absorber To Align Centerline
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