Just check the spring seat on the shocks are in the same place, they might
be lower on the XR2 to lower the car but i think it was just done with the
springs.
You will need a good pair of spring compressors the compress the springs to
remove and fit the new ones.
If everything comes undone ok the half a day should be ok.
Make sure you have an allen key or Torx socket to fit the top of the spindle
on the old and new shocks so you can hold it still.
They vary in what fitting is used here.
Unlike some cars you can safely remove the upper nut on the shocks (the one
in the engine bay) and remove the spring/shock assy complete to work on it.
There is a second nut that holds the spring seat on.
Don't undo this one without compressing the spring first, honestly, don't
try it (BTDT).
Strictly speaking you should replace the 4 knurled bolts that hold the shock
absorbers to the hub carrier but if they are still tight in the holes they
should be ok.
Don't remove those bolts by turning them, hold them still while undoing the
nuts and then punch the bolts out.
Jim
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From: "taximark" <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, February 20, 2012 9:55 AM
To: "Quantum Owners Group" <[email protected]>
Subject: [Quantum Owners] Shock absorbers
I am just about to replace the shocks and top mounts on my 2+2. My
assumption is that the standard ones were used from the 1.4 donor car.
Are there going to be any issues if I replace these with the XR2
parts. (i.e are they a straight swap?).
Also are there goijng to be any special tools that I will need to do
this and can anyone give me a rough idea of how long it is likely to
take.
Thank you
Mark
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