Changing a front shock absorber. <br /> <br />To make the installation easier to understand, we will change the shock absorber of a car which is being built. <br /> <br />Undo the shock absorber's rear and front fixing nuts. <br /> <br />Remove the shock absorber support's bolts. <br /> <br />It is now possible to unscrew completely the rear fixing nut. Remove and put aside the washer. Now you can lift off the shock absorber. <br /> <br />You can now fully undo the front support nut. <br /> <br />Remove the support. <br /> <br />Check that the shim is in place. <br /> <br />Wipe the shock absorber mount, the front one too. <br /> <br />Lightly grease the shock absorber mounts. <br /> <br />Wipe the front support cover as a waterproof joint will be fitted. <br /> <br />Take the new shock absorber, remember the reference R32 02 is for the front. <br /> <br />Attention, the hydraulic shock absorber must be fitted in the right way. <br /> <br />Gently open the shock absorber, you will see a label. <br /> <br />Just below you will see a small dome. This indicates the oil reservoir. <br /> <br />The oil reservoir must be at the lowest point, which is the fixed support on the chassis. <br /> <br />Fit the washer and screw the nut into place without fully tightening it. <br /> <br />Apply some waterproof joint paste to the end of the suspension arm. This will ensure that water does not get at the bearings. <br /> <br />The front support cover can now be installed, be careful how you mount it. <br /> <br />The support is towards the rear. <br /> <br />Take the shock absorber. Turn it slightly and fit the fixing washer and nut. <br /> <br />Tighten the nut, but not fully. <br /> <br />By security apply thread sealant to all the bolts. <br /> <br />Once the support cover is in place, tighten all the nuts. <br /> <br />You will notice once the shock absorber is installed, that the oil reservoir is at the lowest point. <br /> <br />This type of shock absorber must be correctly installed otherwise it will not function correctly.
