Howto on changing 4th gen rear shocks?
#1
Howto on changing 4th gen rear shocks?
I've been hearing clunks in the back when I go over bumps or turn hard at lower speeds. I checked my bushings and end links and they seem fine, so I'm now suspect of the shocks. I'll give the car the bounce check soon and inspect them, but in the meanwhile... Is there a howto to change the rear shocks?
#2
Its pretty easy. You need to pull back the carpet near the back seats to find the upper mounts, then just un bolt them. If the shaft spins when your loosening then use a smaller wrench to hold the shaft. Then go under the car and unbolt the other end. When you put the new shocks in dont over tighten it at the top, just enough so its snug, you dont want to squish the rubber washers too much.
Last edited by gt_biker13; 11-18-2006 at 08:50 AM.
#3
Its pretty easy. You need to pull back the carpet near the back seats to find the upper mounts, then just un bolt them. If the shaft spinns when your loosining the use a smaller wrench to hold the shaft. Then go under the car and unbolt the other end. When you put the new shocks in dont over tighten it at the top, just enough so it snug, you dont want to squish the rubber washers too much.
#6
Simple task.... The first response summed it up nicely.
Disconnect the bottom mount on the rear axle. Fold back rear seat and there are two carpet cutouts that cover the upper shock mounting point. Disconnect it. You can do it by yourself. It's not hard. Sink the top in there first, that way if you have to push the shock up (compress it) to get it in the bottom hole, it won't be a problem.
As far as tightening... Tighten the bottom nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the top just enough to start compressing the rubber bushing.
Voi-la! Eldente'! Finish! Done!
Disconnect the bottom mount on the rear axle. Fold back rear seat and there are two carpet cutouts that cover the upper shock mounting point. Disconnect it. You can do it by yourself. It's not hard. Sink the top in there first, that way if you have to push the shock up (compress it) to get it in the bottom hole, it won't be a problem.
As far as tightening... Tighten the bottom nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the top just enough to start compressing the rubber bushing.
Voi-la! Eldente'! Finish! Done!
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