FAQ for Shock Absorber Repair
Q: How to deal with the suspension shock/strut?
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The procedure is to clamp the strut in a vise horizontally with the rod, drill a hole in the strut at the center of the end cap, remove the strut, hold the strut, and then move the rod.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to deal with the rear suspension?
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You should make an indentation, clamp the shock absorber, drill a hole in the shock absorber, make an indentation, drill a second hole in the shock absorber, and then remove the shock absorber from the vise.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the assembly procedure for the strut, strut component, and/or spring?
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The procedure is to install the coil spring and upper strut mount, loosely install the strut retaining nut, hold the strut shaft, remove the strut, and then install the strut to the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the strut assembly (FE1, FE3)?
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The proper way is to install a new strut, the brake line bracket, the wheel speed sensor bracket, and the wheel and tire, and then lower the vehicle.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the shock absorber?
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The proper way is to install the shock, the shock reinforcement, the two nuts, the shock cover, the lower shock bolts, and the wheel and the tire.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the shock absorber (FE7)?
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The proper way is to install the shock on the vehicle, the shock upper mount, the shock reinforcement and the 2 nuts, the shock cover, the lower shock bolts, and the wheel and the tire.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the shock absorber (FE7)?
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The procedure is to remove the wheel and the tire, the 2 bolts securing the shock to the control arm, the upper shock dust cover, the 2 nuts, and the reinforcement.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the shock absorber?
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The procedure is to remove the wheel and tire, the 2 bolts, the upper shock dust cover, the 2 nuts and the reinforcement, and the shock.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the Strut Assembly (FE7)?
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The procedure is to remove the 3 strut tower bolts, the wheel and tire, the brake line bracket, and the strut.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the disassembly procedure for the strut, strut component, and/or spring?
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The procedure is to remove the strut, install the strut, loosen the compressor forcing screw, and then remove the upper strut mount and the coil spring.
By BobGM Specialist
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