Any writeups on replacing rear shocks/springs on a FWD?
03-01-2006, 04:26 AM
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I just checked in Ebahm and the 180 rear shocks look very straight forward.
Removing shock absorber
With vehicle standing on its wheels, remove bolts at the tower (TOP). If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.
Raise vehicle to working height, thus relieving tension off coil spring.
Remove hexagon bolt securing shock absorber to axle.
For ease of illustration the procedure is shown with the wheel removed.
Remove shock absorber.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when tightening the bolt connections with bonded rubber bushings.
Otherwise, the bushing would be subject to torsion and its service life shortened.
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to rear axle (Always use new nuts/bolts). Load the rear of the vehicle with the weight of one person when tightening. 40 Nm + 90?
Shock absorber to body (Always use new bolts) 30 Nm + 90?
With vehicle standing on its wheels, remove bolts at the tower (TOP). If necessary, lift vehicle until bolts are accessible.
Raise vehicle to working height, thus relieving tension off coil spring.
Remove hexagon bolt securing shock absorber to axle.
For ease of illustration the procedure is shown with the wheel removed.
Remove shock absorber.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
The vehicle must be standing on its wheels when tightening the bolt connections with bonded rubber bushings.
Otherwise, the bushing would be subject to torsion and its service life shortened.
Tightening torques:
Shock absorber to rear axle (Always use new nuts/bolts). Load the rear of the vehicle with the weight of one person when tightening. 40 Nm + 90?
Shock absorber to body (Always use new bolts) 30 Nm + 90?
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