Removing/refilling front shocks?
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Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
Thanks! Ok, the top mount *should* come easely when the nut is removed, if I understand it right?
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Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
Yeah, thats right. Undo the top nut (with the spring compressors on!) and that top mount (metal/rubber that mounts to the car with 3 bolts) should just come off with very little effort. I've never come accross one that has been seized on hard. If it has stuck itself on, a little WD40 or or similar and a quick sharp tap with a mallet would do the job.
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Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
How big is the big nut (mm). I tried today with a set of grips but It was starting to chew and not getting a good enough grip. Im looking for a better tool. Whats the best?
Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
Good set of mole grips never let me down. If they are a decent pair the torque will be more than enough for gripping metal.
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Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
Mine Wouldn't got big enough
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Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
Too easy..................................................mrsoundcraft wrote:Mine Wouldn't go big enough
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Re: Removing/refilling front shocks?
It should just slide off by hand but with years of moisture etc it must have rusted up. I normaly leave the rubber mounting fixed to the car when removing the struts.Duvel78 wrote:Thanks! Ok, the top mount *should* come easely when the nut is removed, if I understand it right?
If you are replaceing the dampers then I would suggest cutting through the damper piston rod and then press it out from the rubber mounting if you need to re use the rubber mount. (nla from volvo)
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