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How to Replace the Shock Absorber

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Shocks

First, lift your vehicle and place it on suitable axle stands. Now, remove the relevant wheel and apply a suitable fluid to ease the process. Remove any pipes connected to the shock absorber. Next, remove the bolts indicated in the video to gradually free the damaged suspension parts. Apply pressure under the brake disc to avoid damaging other areas of your vehicle. Now, remove the bolts from the top of the suspension, and you can extract it from the bottom.

Updated on 24 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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