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Rear shock replacement 200 1989

posted by  KlausC on  Thu Apr 21 15:43 CST 2005
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I just replaced mine yesterday. I had to go to CarX where they hav an air wrench and a blow torch. I guess 30 years of rust don't want to come apart.

The bolt goes through a sleeve in the shock and another sleeve to keep the shock close to the out side of the car. Do not use a hammer to get the bolt out. All that will do is make a mess of the nut and threads and you will have to get it re-threaded.

The mechanic put the air tool on the inside of the frame, spinning the bolt. At the same time he torched the sleeves until it was red hot. Still heating and spinning, he lifted the air wrench slightly and started to pull the bolt out. He never stipped the torch or spinning until the sleeves fell on the floor. It took 15 minutes to cool the bolt enough to touch it.

I am glad I didn't do that on a jack stand and a single jack. $160, 2 hours on the lift. 2 mechanics and one amazed shade tree mechanic.

Klaus
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98 V70Rawd(108Kmi), 95 854T(88K mi), 75 164E(173K mi)






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