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4. Slide the spring retainer up against the circlip; then,
using a punch or flat blade screw driver, seat the cir-
clip into the internal recess of the spring retainer.
NOTE: Place a piece of duct tape around the outside
diameter of the shock body below the wear sleeve to
protect the finish of the shock body.
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5. Slowly decompress the spring via the shock spring
compressors to remove tension from the spring; then
remove the spring compressor tool.
Front A-Arms
REMOVING
1. Remove the hubs (see Drive System).
2. Remove the brake hose clamp from the upper A-arm;
then release the anchors from the A-arm.
HDX295A
3. Remove the cotter pin and slotted nut securing the tie
rod end to the knuckle; then remove the tie rod end
from the knuckle.
4. Remove the cap screws securing the ball joints to the
knuckle.
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5. Tap the ball joints out of the knuckle; then remove
the knuckle.
6. Remove the lower shock absorber eyelet from the
upper A-arm.
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7. Remove the cap screws securing the A-arms to the
frame.
CAUTION
Support the knuckle when removing the cap screws or
damage to the threads will occur.
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