Shock Absorber/Spring, Removing and Installing (FWD)

Shock absorber/spring, removing and installing

Removing





^ Remove bolts with vehicle standing on its wheels (raise vehicle until the bolt is accessible).
^ Raise vehicle to assembly height to relieve pressure on coil spring.
^ Pull rear axle down and remove coil spring with the help of a second mechanic if necessary.





^ Disconnect shock absorber from rear axle.

1. Self-locking nut
2. Hex bolt
3. Shock absorber

^ Take out shock absorber.

Installing

Further installation is in reverse sequence to removal.