Milan L4-2.3L VIN Z (2006)
1. Remove the shock absorber and spring assembly.
2. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles when using a spring compressor. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal
injury.
Position the shock and spring assembly in a suitable spring compressor.
3. Compress the spring enough to relieve the tension on the shock and spring assembly.
4. Remove the shock rod protective cap.
5. CAUTION: Do not use an impact wrench on the shock absorber rod nut.
NOTE: Use the holding feature to prevent the shock absorber rod from turning while removing or installing the nut.
While holding the shock absorber rod, remove and discard the nut.
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To assemble, tighten to 40 Nm (30 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the shock absorber and lower mount assembly.
7. Remove the dust boot.
8. Remove the shock absorber upper mount and spring upper seat.
9. Carefully release the tension on the spring compressor and remove the spring.
10. Remove and discard the shock absorber-to-damper fork bolt, then separate the shock and damper fork.
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To assembly, tighten to 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.).
11. NOTE: Before tightening the shock absorber rod nut, position the end of the spring within 0 - 10 mm (0 - 0.39 inch) of the step on the spring
mount.
To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.
