FAQ for Shock Absorber Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the new bolts and nuts?
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The recommended torque is 180 Nm (133 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the brake bracket bolt?
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The recommended torque is 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the upper shock bolt?
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The recommended torque is 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noted to avoid personal injury?
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You should not remove the snap ring from inside the top of the tube and should wear safety glasses when centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to dispose of the suspension strut?
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You can clamp the strut, drill a hole in the strut, remove the strut, hold the strut over a drain pan vertically and move the rod.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to dispose of the shock absorber?
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You can make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 inches), clamp the shock absorber, drill a hole in the shock absorber, make an indentation in the middle of the tube, drill a second hole in the shock absorber and then remove the shock absorber from the vise.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the strut assembly?
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The procedure is to remove the strut assembly, the wheel, and tire, and the brake hose bracket, and remove the strut and the strut assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to install the shock absorber?
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You can install the shock, the upper shock bolt, the splash shield, and the lower shock bolt.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the strut, strut component, and/or spring?
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The procedure is to compress the spring, leave the spring in the spring compressor and then remove the upper mount assembly, the strut dust shield, and the hollow bumper.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the strut, strut component, and/or spring?
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The procedure is to install the hollow bumper and dust boot, release the tension and remove the strut assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
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