rear shocks

[Huw Powell]

> Wise ones: is there an easy way to replace the shocks on the rear of an '86
> 4kq? Or is major surgery required to get them out? If there is a way to
> avoid another large auto repair bill, I'm all ears. I don't have a Bentley
> available so can't even read how it's supposed to be done..

It's just like the fronts, except the tower nuts are a little harder to 
get to.

Undo ball joints from strut, undo strut top nut, undo axle nut, undo 
"tie rod" nut, remove strut assembly.  (not necessarily in that order)

Compress spring, remove castle nut thing, swap strut inserts.

Reverse procedure to drive again.

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Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com/audi

http://www.humanthoughts.org/