Re: shock absorber removal

Posted by West Peterson On 2009/3/9 12:17:58

You DO NOT need to remove the spring at all! Rest the car on the car's suspension with jack stands under the A-arms (torque and support arms). This will relieve the tension in the shock arm. (IF, however, you're doing this without the engine and front clip in place, then it might be best to use a spring compressor.)

Since the brake drum and the upper-outer support arm will fall outward once the pivot pin is removed, use a coat-hanger to secure it to the chassis. When you remove the shocks, BE AWARE that there are spacers between the shock mount and the frame. Make note as to what spacers go where. These are there to make sure that the shock base is level flat to the chassis.

ALSO BE AWARE that ALL FOUR bolts are of different sizes and lengths. BE SURE to mark which bolt goes in which hole.

If after you add fluid and you still need to have them rebuilt, I can suggest a very good company in the San Diego area that does a much better job than a certain company on the east coast.

StelvioGT@yahoo.com

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