How to Replace the Shock Absorber DIY at Home? - A Detailed Guide

Quick Guide: DIY Shock Absorber Replacement at Home

 

This is an article about how to replace the shock absorber. It introduces each step of the replacement in detail. It is quite long, so it is recommended to bookmark it first.

 

Step 1: Chock the wheels and place the jack stand on a solid chassis position to support the vehicle.

Step 2: First remove the bolts on the top of the shock absorber, then remove the bolts on the bottom of the shock absorber, and slide the shock absorber out from the bottom.

Step 3: Install new shock absorbers. From under the vehicle, push the upper portion of the shock into its upper bracket.

Step 4: Just install the bolts at the bottom of the shock absorber. Once the shock is aligned with the suspension mount, secure the bolt on the bottom of the shock. In this way, replacing the shock absorber is successful.

 

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Tools needed to replace the shock absorber

✅the jack	✅New shock absorbers	✅Jack Stands/Wheel Ramps
✅Kneepads	✅Wheel chock set	✅Complete Ratchet/Socket Kit
✅Socket	✅Torque wrench	✅Coil spring compressor (if necessary)
✅Shaft	✅Wrench	✅Spray penetrating oil

   

How to Replace the Shock Absorber DIY at Home?

 

Part 1: Lifting and Supporting Your Vehicle

Step 1: Chock the wheel. Place wheel chocks and chocks in the front and rear of at least one tire to keep the car from rolling.

Step 2: Lift the vehicle with the jack. Jack the vehicle from a suitable jacking point or a solid frame/unibody location.

Step 3: Place the jack stand. Place the jack stand on a solid chassis location to support the vehicle.

 

 

Part 2: Removing the old shock and installing the new.

Step 1: Remove the upper shock absorber bolt first. This makes it easier to slide the shock off the bottom.

Step 2: Remove the lower shock absorber bolts again. You can now lower the shocks off the bottom of the vehicle by first removing the upper shock bolts. Otherwise, if you remove the bottom bolt before removing the top bolt, it will fall out.

Step 3: Install new shocks. From underneath the vehicle, push the upper portion of the shock into its upper mount.

Step 4: Install the lower shock bolt. After aligning the shock with the suspension mount, tighten the lower shock bolt.

 

NOTE: If you are replacing all four shocks, you can either replace the front first or the rear first. Jacking and supporting the vehicle are the same front and rear. Note that shocks should be replaced in pairs to maintain good handling.

In short, the automobile shock absorber is an important part to ensure the safety and comfort of the vehicle and has an important impact on driving safety and driving comfort. When your car has an oil leak or severe bumps, it's best to replace the shock absorbers in time.

Shock absorber replacement usually takes about 2 hours at home, (better with a helping hand). Wouldn't it be great to save at least $500 in repairs? You can also exercise your hands-on ability, let yourself know more about your car, and cherish your car more.

🔥With such a detailed DIY tutorial, feel free to get started.🔥

 

Knowledge Extension- How to Buy Shock Absorbers?

In general, shock absorbers are very expensive if you buy them from an aftermarket dealer. You can choose to buy from an auto retail store or online from the brand's website. No matter where you buy it from, make sure the shock absorber is a new part and has never been used. If you're not sure which type of shock absorber you need, check with someone at your local auto parts store or an auto mechanic to make sure you're purchasing the correct shock absorber.

 

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Knowledge Extension- Importance of Shock Absorbers

The automobile shock absorber is an important part of the automobile suspension system. Its main function is to reduce the vibration and bump of the car body due to uneven road surfaces and improve driving comfort and stability.

By controlling the relative movement between the body and the wheels, the automobile shock absorber keeps the wheels in good contact with the road surface, and reduces the transmission of vibration from the body to the road surface, thereby reducing the adverse effects of the body's up and down bumps, shaking, etc., while ensuring the stability of the vehicle Ride stability and handling.

Automotive shock absorbers can also provide support for the braking and acceleration of the vehicle, improve the response speed of the vehicle's braking and acceleration, and ensure the driving safety of the vehicle.

 

Q&A about replacing shock absorbers

 

❓: Can you replace one shock absorber?

👉: You can but it's not recommended. They should be replaced in pairs. As the other one isn't going to last much longer than the failed one you are replacing and you have the car apart anyway.

 

❓: How often should shock absorbers be changed?

👉: When they become weak in their damping effectiveness or start to leak. Most will last around 80,000 miles, give or take. Less if you drive on poor roads.

 

❓: How often should car shock absorbers be replaced?

👉: They only need replacing if they fail. Always replace in pairs across the axle, otherwise, they can affect the handling and braking of the vehicle.