Front Shock Absorber With Coil Spring: Disassembly

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HINT:

Use the same procedures for the RH side and LH side.
The procedures listed below are for the LH side.

REMOVE FRONT COIL SPRING LH
1. Using SST, compress the coil spring.
  SST 09727-30021
  
  NOTE: Do not use an impact wrench. It will damage the SST.
2. Remove the piston rod lock nut.
3. Remove the front suspension support, front coil spring insulator upper and front coil spring.
  
  Fig 1: Compressing Coil Spring
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