Changing Rear Shock absorber

[rizy102]

does anyone know how to change the rear shock absorbers. and does left and right mater or can you put them anywer?
thanks

 

[K10Daz]

as far as i can remember yes it does matter, because of the shape of the absorber for the spring! Its a relativly easy job if you have the right tools!

Jack the car up, theres a bit in the middle of the car at the rear i used to jack mine up this way both wheels are off the ground.

Unscrew shock at the top (in the boot)

Unbolt shock at the bottom

clean up the spring

replace with new shock

**Do not** touch the piston with any tools what so ever, any scratches on the piston will burst the seal and wreck the shocky!

Hope that helps

:slm:

 

[rizy102]

right ill try that now.
thanks.

 

[K10Daz]

Glad i could help!

Take note of where the rubber stoppers go etc! lol i forgotted

 

[James]

Let us know how you get on, also let me know if your shock looked a bit off-centre like mine did:

I still haven't fitted it cos i'm not sure it was safe.

James

 

[Herr_spl1ff]

The shocks don't have to go on a particular side, you just get rear shocks and front shocks.

 

[K10Daz]

How did you get on with your shocks anyway mate any luck??

 

[rizy102]

oh yes. i got them changed ok but the bolt at the bottom was too stif and rusted so had to saw it off. but i got it sorted now thanks.

and also james my shock was not off centre like that at all. it was staright.

 

[quickdraw]

be doing mine in roughly a week next thursdays job me thinks