Disassembly

SUSPENSION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER: DISASSEMBLY

1. FIX REAR SHOCK ABSORBER WITH COIL SPRING

(a) As shown in the illustration, secure the rear shock absorber with coil spring in a vise using aluminum plates by closing the vise onto the double nutted bolt affixed to the bracket at the bottom of the absorber.





2. REMOVE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER

(a) Using SST, compress the rear coil spring.





SST : 09727-30021

09727-00010

09727-00021

09727-00031

NOTICE:
Do not use an impact wrench.

HINT
If the rear coil spring is compressed at an angle, using 2 SST will make the work easier.

(b) Remove the nut, rear shock absorber collar and rear suspension support assembly.

(c) Remove the rear coil spring, rear No. 1 spring bumper, and rear coil spring lower insulator.