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Disassembly and Assembly





REAR SHOCK ABSORBER


Disassembly and Assembly


DISASSEMBLY

CAUTION:
Never damage shock absorber piston rod when removing components from shock absorber.
1. Remove cap from mounting bracket
2. Wrap a shop cloth around lower side of shock absorber and fix it with a vise.

CAUTION:
Never set the cylindrical part of shock absorber with a vise.
3. Secure the piston rod tip so that piston rod does not turn, and remove piston rod lock nut.
4. Remove mounting seal, mounting bracket and bound bumper cover from shock absorber.

ASSEMBLY
Install in the reverse order of disassembly.