Change the shock absorber

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You can also replace shock absorbers yourself and save a lot of money. Consult the workshop manual, ensure that you have suitable - and safe - suitable tools, such as an approved garage jack, axle supports and a block to place the wheels that are still on the planet in front and behind. Shock absorbers are usually mounted in places where weather and wind, but especially mud and salt have had free play for years. The bolts and nuts are therefore usually properly rusted, especially since the previous time during assembly no (copper) grease was used. You now enjoy it. Three tips: spray the whole thing well with creeping oil the day before, it can already be absorbed well. Always fit new mounting rubbers (so first check if they are supplied and are therefore in the box). Place the vehicle on the planet before properly tightening the bolts and nuts. afterwards ... In such a case, the key-makers who themselves have a lift or a pit are a few street lengths in favor ...

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