How do you replace rear struts and shocks on a 1997 infiniti qx4?

Answer 1

I just replaced my back driver's side shock on my 98 Inifinti QX4 last night. Jack up the car at the back differential. Take the tire off and unbolt the shock at the top (you may have to unscrew the plastic in the inside of the wheel well). Then proceed to unbolt the shock at the bottom (you will need a crescent wrench to hold one side while you undo the other side with an impact gun or socket set). I would recommend using an impact gun because the bolts are tight and in hard to reach places. Once your done removing the old shock, bolt the new shock at the top then cut the wire or plastic holding it compressed. It gets tricky because the shock will start to decompress and you have to get it to fit into the lower connector and get the bolt through it, while it is pushing out. I was really worried that the shocks were going to be under much pressure, but they did not have that much and would extend slowly. I