[V8] 20V Avant rear shocks

[Roger M. Woodbury]

Stupid question.  Especially since I already have a set of Bentley manuals,
but I'll ask anyway.

My rear shocks need replacing on The Black Mariah.  I have been looking at
the rear suspension from time to time, and thinking about installing new
shocks myself.  It has been a long time since I did any wrenching under a
car, but I have a huge open bay garage (if I ever clean out all the clutter,
and I WILL clean out all the clutter!), and I also have jack stands and an a
lot of assorted tools that I accumulated years ago when I was more willing
the crawl under cars for various purposes.

Anyway, I doubt that the actual changing process for the rear shocks is
exactly rocket science, although I am aware that once done, the car will
have to visit the wrench for a four wheel alignment.  No big deal, since I
will be mounting new tires this summer anyway.

Soooo, the question:  does the job require a spring compressor to do?  It
looks to me like the rear springs have to be compressed in order to loosen
and remove the rear shocks, is that correct?  

I am also thinking that "while I am there", I will replace the upper mounts,
also.  

I have also decided that I am going to investigate the underside of the dash
panel to see how the abs light is wired....how the air bag light is
wired...and to see if I really NEED those lights to work....mostly curious
right now, doncha know?

Roger

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