Do not use pliers or vise grips on the polished shaft
They will score the polished chrome shaft. This will cause increased wear on the upper seals and may lead to a hydraulic fluid leak from the shock or strut. Use a wrench to hold the shaft at the shoulder area near the top of the shaft below the thread area, which is designed for use with a wrench. Special tools are also available for holding the piston shaft.
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