changing rear shock spring on xr100r

[judge2]

I'm thinking about replacing the stock rear spring with a bbr heavy duty shock spring. The clymer manual states that a hydraulic press is necessary to disassemble the shock.

Is this the case for replacing just the spring?

[minifig-phil]

YUP!

[judge2]

Straight, concise answer with no ifs, ands, or buts.

Thanks for the response.