FAQ for Shock Absorber Repair
Q: What is the recommended torque for the shock absorber upper mounting bolts?
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The recommended torque is 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to dispose of the suspension shock/strut?
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You should make an indentation 10 mm (0.4 in) from the bottom of the tube using a centerpunch, clamp the shock absorber in a vise horizontally, drill a hole in the shock absorber, make an indentation and then remove the shock absorber from the vise.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the shock absorber?
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You should remove the tire and wheel assembly, the upper mounting nut, insulator retainer and insulator, the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts, the shock absorber from the vehicle, the J 43822 from the shock absorber and the insulator and insulator retainer from the shock absorber.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the shock absorber?
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The procedure is to install the J 43822 to the shock absorber, the insulator and insulator retainer to the shock absorber, the insulator, the insulator retainer and nut to the upper shock shaft, and the tire and wheel assembly.
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 tire and wheel assembly, the shock absorber, the shock absorber upper mounting bolts, the shock absorber, and the upper insulator retainer and insulator from the shock absorber.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be done to prevent personal injury?
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You should wear safety glasses when centerpunching and drilling the shock absorber and then use care not to puncture the shock absorber tube with the centerpunch.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What special tools will I be needing when servicing the shock absorber?
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You will be needing a leaf spring compressor and a shock remover/installer.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the shock absorber?
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You can install the retainer and insulator, the shock absorber, the upper insulator, retainer, and nut, the shock absorber lower mounting bolts and nuts, and the tire and wheel assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
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