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SELF-LOCKING NUT REMOVAL
- To hold the coil spring securely, install special tool arm set (MB991239) evenly, and so that the space between both arms of the special tool will be maximum within the installation range.
- Do not use an impact wrench to tighten the bolt of special tool spring compressor body (MB991237). It will break the special tool.
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- Use following special tools to compress the coil spring.
- MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
- MB991239: Arm Set
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- While holding the piston rod, remove the self-locking nut.
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The gas must be discharged from the shock absorber before discarding it. Place the shock absorber horizontally with its piston rod extended. Then drill a hole of approximately 3 mm in diameter at the location shown in the illustration and discharge the gas.
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- Align the stepped section of the spring upper pad with the upper end of the coil spring, and install the spring upper pad.
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- Align the stepped section of the spring lower pad with the stepped section of the spring seat of the shock absorber, and install the spring lower pad.
- Use following special tools to compress the coil spring, and install it to the lower spring pad.
- MB991237: Spring Compressor Body
- MB991239: Arm Set
- Align the end of the coil spring with the stepped section of the lower spring pad.
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Install the bracket assembly so that the lower bushing inner pipe of the shock absorber and the line between the bracket mounting bolts are straight when looking from above.