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    REPLACING SHOCK ABSORBERS

    Visit your local Supercheap Auto or Parts Guide to find replacement shock What you’ll need:
    absorbers for your car. If we don’t have them on the shelf we will be able to order  New rubber mounts
    them in within in a few days.  New shock absorbers
     Spanner or socket set

    Tips and warnings

    • Shock absorbers reduce suspension oscillations. They operate by forcing oil through small valves, converting
    the movement of the shock absorber into heat. Too much heat can cause the oil to thin reducing the
    effectiveness of its operation
    • The two most common types of shock absorbers are strut cartridges and telescopic shock absorbers - they
    have different replacement procedures so confirm in your owner’s manual which procedure is right for your car
    • It’s important to always replace shock absorbers and strut inserts in pairs – this ensures the suspension has
    the same characteristics for left and right sides
    • Always replace the rubber mounts when replacing shock absorbers – they isolate the shock absorbers from
    the vehicle body.

    Procedure

    Telescopic Shock Absorbers

    Step 1 - Remove telescopic shock absorber


    If the shock absorber is not integrated with the strut assembly, make
    sure the vehicle weight is supported and then loosen the fasteners at
    the top and bottom of the shock absorber. Slide the shock absorber
    away from the mounting boss and remove it from the vehicle.

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    Step 2 - Refit telescopic shock absorber
    Fit the rubber mountings to both ends of the shock absorber and locate
    the unit on the vehicle. Fit the other half of the rubber mounts to the
    mounting boss and attach the fastener.

    Make sure you tighten the mounts to the manufacturers recommended


    torque.

    Strut Type Shock Absorbers

    Step 1 - Remove shock absorber from strut assembly


    If the shock absorber is part of the whole strut assembly, you will need
    to remove that first before you can replace the shock absorber. Strut
    assemblies can be attached to the vehicle in a number of different
    ways, so refer to the manufacturer’s manual for the vehicle you are
    working on and follow the instructions in how to remove it.

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    Step 2 - Compress the spring
    Mount the strut assembly securely in a vice ensuring that you do not
    damage the casing, and attach the spring compressors to the coil
    springs and compress the coils.

    Step 3 - Remove the spring


    Loosen and remove the nut that secures the top mount to the shaft.
    Remove the top mount and the upper spring cradle, and remove the
    spring.

    Step 4 - Remove the cartridge


    Loosen and remove the nut that locates the strut cartridge within the
    strut housing and withdraw the cartridge.

    Step 5 - Fit the new the cartridge


    Fit the new strut cartridge into the strut housing and tighten the
    securing nut.

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    Step 6 - Refit the spring
    Fit the bump stop to the shaft and fit the compressed spring. Locate
    the upper cradle and top mount on the shaft and tighten the securing
    nut. Loosen the spring compressor while guiding the spring into its
    correct position within the upper and lower cradle.

    Step 7 - Refit the strut assembly


    Refer to the manual and follow the instructions on how to refit the strut
    assembly. Repeat the procedure for the strut assembly on the other
    side.

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