Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Assembly: Notes

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Remove the front shock absorber and coil spring. See FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER AND COIL SPRING REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
Disassemble in the order indicated in the table.
Assemble in the reverse order of removal.
Inspect the wheel alignment and adjust it if necessary. See FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT .

Fig 1: Front Shock Absorber And Coil Spring Disassembly/Reassembly Order With Torque Specifications
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