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Front Shock Absorber: Disassembly

NOTE:
  • The following procedure is for LH side.
  • Service the LH side and the RH side using the same procedure.
  1. Removal of front suspension support to front shock absorber nut LH
    1. Secure a spring compressor in a vise.
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    2. Place the hooks of the spring compressor arms across the diameter of the front coil spring LH.
      WARNING:
      • Make sure that the upper and lower hooks of the spring compressor are placed as far from each other as possible on the front coil spring LH.
      • Make sure that the claws of the hooks are securely in place.
    3. Using a spring compressor, compress the front coil spring LH.
      WARNING:
      • If the front coil spring LH becomes curved like a bow during the compression process, stop the procedure immediately, and remove and reconnect the spring compressor.
      • Do not compress to the point where parts of the coil spring touch each other.
      • Do not use an impact wrench.
    4. Prevent the piston rod from turning using a deep socket hexagon.
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    5. After making sure that the front coil spring LH is free, remove the front suspension support to front shock absorber nut LH from the shock absorber ASSY FR LH using the SST.

      SST 20399AG000 

      WARNING: Do not remove the front suspension support to front shock absorber nut LH without the front coil spring LH being free.
      CAUTION:
      • Be careful not to damage or deform the threaded portion.
      • Fully insert the deep socket hexagon.
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  2. Removal of front suspension support SUB-ASSY LH
    1. Remove the front suspension support SUB-ASSY LH.
  3. Removal of front spring seat
    1. Remove the front spring seat.
  4. Removal of front spring insulator LH
    1. Remove the front spring insulator LH.
  5. Removal of front shock absorber dust cover LH
    1. Remove the front shock absorber dust cover LH.
  6. Removal of front spring bumper LH
    1. Remove the front spring bumper LH.
  7. Removal of front coil spring LH
    1. Release the spring compressor and remove the front coil spring LH.
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