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Discussion in '308/328' started by 3px19, Dec 26, 2024.

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  1. 3px19

    3px19 Karting

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    Calvin crouch
    #1 3px19, Dec 26, 2024
    Sorry, day of questions, multi tasking. Decided to rebuild rear suspension. Question is I don't know how much spring pressure on shock. Car on stands wheels removed. Do I take the shock out first to remove suspension or attempt complete unit. If shock which end remove bolt out of. I need a sequence suggestion, don't want to bugger things or myself. All bolts and nuts broken free. Thanks
     
  2. yelcab

    yelcab F1 World Champ
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    #2 yelcab, Dec 26, 2024
    Remove brake caliper, hang it out of the way
    Remove brake rotor
    Remove shock-spring as a unit. Later, disassemble using proper strut compressor (take it to someone who has one)
    Remove upper control arm
    Remove lower control arm
    The knuckle is now attached only to the CV axle, leave it.
    Take note of how many shims and where they all go. Put them back in the exact location.
     
  3. 3px19

    3px19 Karting

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    #3 3px19, Dec 26, 2024
    Thanks , fun in the cold garage, remove all then bring into house.....no wife. Happy holidays
     
  4. miketuason

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    #4 miketuason, Dec 26, 2024
  5. Imatk

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    #5 Imatk, Dec 27, 2024
    Agree with Mike... you can use a jackstand to support the weight of the knuckle or tie it like he did... I'd use a stand just so the wires wouldn't be in the way... and remove the upper arm and shock... wouldn't take the lower off or the caliper.
     
  6. 3px19

    3px19 Karting

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    #6 3px19, Dec 28, 2024
    Thanks everyone, got it all out. Mike I've attempted to pm you, got another question. No idea if I did pm correctly. Please look. Cal
     
  7. miketuason

    miketuason F1 World Champ
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    #7 miketuason, Dec 28, 2024
    I sent you an email.
     

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