I've been hearing clunks in the back when I go over bumps or turn hard at lower speeds. I checked my bushings and end links and they seem fine, so I'm now suspect of the shocks. I'll give the car the bounce check soon and inspect them, but in the meanwhile... Is there a howto to change the rear shocks?

 

Its pretty easy. You need to pull back the carpet near the back seats to find the upper mounts, then just un bolt them. If the shaft spins when your loosening then use a smaller wrench to hold the shaft. Then go under the car and unbolt the other end. When you put the new shocks in dont over tighten it at the top, just enough so its snug, you dont want to squish the rubber washers too much.

 

Thanks, when I was looking for squeek a year ago, I unbolted one of the shocks for the heck of it and noticed it just spun when I twisted it not realized there was a bolt up top. After 8 years, I think my rear is due for new shocks.

 

Not too bad. It can be easier with 2 people. Just get a haynes manual. If you need too.

 

its alot easier with a ratcheting wrench

 

Simple task.... The first response summed it up nicely.

Disconnect the bottom mount on the rear axle. Fold back rear seat and there are two carpet cutouts that cover the upper shock mounting point. Disconnect it. You can do it by yourself. It's not hard. Sink the top in there first, that way if you have to push the shock up (compress it) to get it in the bottom hole, it won't be a problem.

As far as tightening... Tighten the bottom nuts, lower the vehicle and tighten the top just enough to start compressing the rubber bushing.

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