How do I remove the rear spring from the shock?

[dag1189]

I have the preload nuts loose but I can figure out how to get the collar off so I can get the spring out? It's a 04.

 

[trekfuel]

bump for ya.

 

[RYC1966]

Once you have the spanner nuts backed all the way down...make shure the spring feel loose on the shock...5-10mm play...from what I remember. Inside the spring in the shaft / piston is a rubber stopper....slide it down...then you can seperate the top large ring / cup with the one it comes in contact with. The top one that retains the spring has a notch in it the will allow you to simply slide it sideways off the shock. Then you lift the spring off the shock.

I can't find it, but there is a youtube video of this very step...that is where I got the info and it took 2 minutes to remove.