simonas Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 One of my shock absorbers ( rear passenger side) was pissing fluid yesterday. You can hear its gone when press car up and down. I was going to try and do this myself. I've located nuts at top and I can see where its attached by suspension. what else needs doing and can this be done easily enough by a technical mong like me on a ctrolley jack? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Im a technical mong as well lol... and im going to attempt it with 2 friends who are not Mongs lol... I'd sugest you do the same in case something goes wrong that could be costly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 @ MONG. Hi-jack but i havnt heard that word for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1george Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Very very easy to change, just remove the cover in the boot to reveal the top suspension mount, obviously you need to remove the rear wheel for access and there's one big bolt holding the bottom to the suspension arm. Once the nuts n bolts are removed you just wiggle it out. You'll need a spring compressor to remove the spring from the old shock. It's also a good idea to replace shocks as pair's on the same axle, so both the rear should really be done or you could get a miss match in damping forces;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Take it to a garage!! Sounds like a PITA to to me.... H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 Nah, ye of little faith.. It isn't a bad job, I did it the other week in the pissing rain.... Undo the bolts in the boot, three of them... then undo the big bolt on the bottom of the suspension assembly (damper and spring), and then a little bit of persuasion on the hub (up and down) and it will come out.. If you use the search button, I believe there is a wonderful IanC tut on how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallace9 Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 and you can get the spring compressors for 11 quid from screwfix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 It's also a good idea to replace shocks as pair's on the same axle Not just 'a good idea' but essential to prevent a potentially lethal mismatch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 loosen up the anti roll bar mounts too, makes it a LOT easyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L33JSA Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Si.....like I said mate...bring it down we'll do it together!!!! Dont fancy the thought of letting you loose with a set of spring clamps!!!! :oP :oP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted July 13, 2007 Author Share Posted July 13, 2007 Si.....like I said mate...bring it down we'll do it together!!!! Dont fancy the thought of letting you loose with a set of spring clamps!!!! :oP :oP sound!! I could sort it with my B&Q Multi tool set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest L33JSA Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 Job done.....piece of cake to do!!! ;) When Simon said his shocks where knackered he wasnt lying....the passenger side you could press down with your little finger & it would stay put!!!!! :spank: Anyway.....drives much nicer now....doesnt it mate!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonas Posted August 24, 2007 Author Share Posted August 24, 2007 fanbloodytastic I might keep it now lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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