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by Ride_on » 03 Nov 2010 02:17 pm
Yes, couldn't find it myself. You really should have a Haynes manual to attempt something like that.
Quick guide;
Fronts
Remove calliper 2 bolts from slider pins
Take out the struts, 3 bolts at the top, 2 on the lower ball joint, 2 on the radius arm, 1 on the track rod end ball joint, Possibly ARB depending on type.
Shocks are inserts, springs must be well compressed to remove top bolt
Take off top bush, bearing, spring plate, spring and rubber cover
Bolt the strut into a wheel and lay it face down, standing on the wheel, remove the large shock retaining bolt with plumbers shifters
Remove the shock, put some engine oil in before putting in the new shock.
Inspect the top plate, bush and bearing before reassembly, these are often in poor condition.
Check and clean/ rust proof /paint the lower spring plate (new ones are available, but need welded on).
Rear shocks
Remove only shock bolts top and bottom, remove a few bits inside the boot to gain access to the top.
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Ride_on on 05 Nov 2010 01:27 pm, edited 1 time in total.
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