Ray, what is a Holden V6"? is that like a Chevy blazer? thanks.Lee
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Mon, Jul 07, 2008 at 08:17:02AM +1000, Ray Boyce wrote:
> I have just changed a pair of rear shock absorbers in a Holden V6 and we
> decided to used Munro Nitrogen Twin Cylinder Filled Gas Shockers.
>
> After removing the old oil filled ones grease the bottom bolts so if you
> have to remove them in the future the bolts come undone easier.
>
> To install the new ones first put on the bottom washer and rubber on the top
> of the shockers.
>
> The rubber goes with the lip facing up and the dome facing the washer.
>
> These come with a wire compression on them so they are in a closed position
> this wire has to be removed.
>
> Now lay alongside the wheel and position the shocker with one hand over the
> top of the wheel grab the weight of the shocker while screwing in the
> bottomed bolt.
>
> Now compress the shocker so you can pull off the wire and the shocker will
> expand, aim it for the hole it has to go through, this is why you have to
> put on the bottom washer and rubber first.
>
> Now lean inside the boot and put on the top washer rubber and nut hold the
> shaft so it does not turn while tightening and do it up, you might have to
> use a shifter to hold it , the shaft has two flats on the top of the shaft
> for this purpose.
>
> Now you can tighten the bottom bolt.
>
> Do the same on the other side making sure all rubbers are put on the correct
> way so the lip face each other, and the domes face the washers.
>
> I always keep the nuts washers and rubbers you never know when these might
> be required for some project in the future.
>
> Job Done .
>
> Ray
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