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Jack the van up about a foot-Remove wheel- remove nut on top of shaft(a special tool may be required)-remove two bolts in bottom of shock on the under side of lower a frame. the old shock should come out through the bottom. It is likely the nut will be seized to the top of the shaft. Take a 6" to 8" socket extension with a 15mm deep socket and rock the bolt back and forth until the bolt snaps off just below the nut. If you have a dremmel tool with a cutting disk you can also sever the bolt by cutting at the base of the nut.
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What is the difference between front struts and shock absorber in a vehicle?
front struts go behind the wheels and in the front and rear shocks go in the back
How do you install a shock absorber for whirlpool duet washer?
To install a shock absorber for a Whirlpool Duet washer, start by unplugging the washer and locating the shocks at the front and rear of the washer. Remove the screws securing the shock absorber in place, then swap out the old shock absorber with the new one. Secure the new shock absorber with the screws and plug the washer back in. Run a test cycle to ensure proper installation.
How do you change front shocks on 91 Honda CRX?
To change the front shocks on a 1991 Honda CRX, first, lift the vehicle and secure it on jack stands. Remove the front wheels and then detach the shock absorber from the top mount under the hood and the lower control arm. You may need to compress the springs if you're replacing the entire strut assembly. Finally, install the new shocks in reverse order, ensuring all bolts are torqued to the manufacturer's specifications.
How do you change Front Shocks on a 2001 Chevy S10 pickup?
Lift the front of the vehicle up and support it with jack stands under the lower a-frames. Remove front wheels. Unbolt front shocks and remove them. Reverse order to install.
How do you replace the front shocks on a 1996 Chevy Astro?
The shocks are very easy to replace. You have 2 bolts holding the bottem on and 1 on the top. Remove the from wheels. You can use common ratchet set. Don't take to shop. Replace them yourself. Will take no more than an hour with an unexperienced mechanic.. The rear are the same, except do not remove the wheel. Easy stuff.
How do you remove the front disc brakes on a 1998 Chevy Astro Van?
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1998 Chevy Astro Van. Remove the brake spring and caliper. The brake pads will come off. Reverse the process to install the new front brakes.
How do you install front shocks on blazer?
The year of your Chevrolet Blazer will determine whether it has front shocks for front struts. Front shocks are held in place by a retaining bolt on each end of the shock. Remove the retaining bolts and the shock will come off. Reverse the process to install the new shock.
How do you remove front struts on a 2002 Hyundai sonata?
how do you remove the rear struts/shocks on 2002 hyundai sonata.
Does 1996 ford explorer have shocks and struts?
Just shock absorbers - 2 on the front - 2 on the rear ( and there is a smaller " shock absorber " that is angled , it's used to stabilize the differential - when the dealership changed my 4 shocks on my 1995 they did not suggest that I have that one changed also )
Where is the transmission on astro?
Bolted to the back of the motor. If you remove the doghouse the front of the transmission is right there.
How do you replace the front wheel bearings on a 97 awd Chevy astro van?
Remove the tire and wheel from your 1997 Chevy Astro. Remove the axle end. Remove the wheel bearing nut. Remove the wheel bearing and the wheel seal. Reverse the process to install the new front wheel bearing.
How do you replace front shocks on 1993 Dakota?
To replace the front shocks on a 1993 Dodge Dakota, start by safely lifting the front of the vehicle and securing it on jack stands. Remove the wheel to access the shock absorbers. Unbolt the top and bottom shock mount bolts, then remove the old shocks. Install the new shocks by reversing the process, ensuring all bolts are tightened to the manufacturer's specifications before reattaching the wheel and lowering the vehicle.
