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Jan 24, 2021 at 4:25 AM
Struts and shocks replacement
1989 CHRYSLER FIFTH AVENUE
JAYBIZZUM
- MEMBER
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- 52,796 POSTS
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I attached the labor times for you below for the procedure.
I also attached guides for the replacement for you to review.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber
Roy
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Using floor stands under axle assembly, raise axle to relieve load on shock absorber.
3. Remove shock absorber lower nut, retainer, and bushing from spring plate.
4. Remove shock absorber upper nut and bolt, then shock absorber from vehicle.
5. Reverse procedure to install, torquing all bolts/nut to specifications.
I attached the labor times for you below for the procedure.
I also attached guides for the replacement for you to review.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-shock-absorber
Roy
1. Raise and support vehicle.
2. Using floor stands under axle assembly, raise axle to relieve load on shock absorber.
3. Remove shock absorber lower nut, retainer, and bushing from spring plate.
4. Remove shock absorber upper nut and bolt, then shock absorber from vehicle.
5. Reverse procedure to install, torquing all bolts/nut to specifications.
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Jan 24, 2021 at 4:41 AM
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