What are the steps to replace shock absorbers?
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Replacing car shock absorbers is a relatively complex process: Generally, you first loosen the nuts, remove the wheels, and then take out the shock absorbers. When reinstalling the shock absorbers, lubricating grease should be applied. After installing the shock absorbers, reattach the wheels and tighten the nuts. The detailed steps are as follows: 1. First, loosen the wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence, but do not remove them completely. 2. Use a lift to raise the car to a moderate height, just enough for convenient operation. 3. Remove all the wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence and take off the wheels. 4. Secure the shock absorber arm with a clamp jack, open the engine hood, and loosen the upper body fixing nut of the shock absorber (do not remove it completely). Then, turn the clamp jack to lift the shock absorber arm until the lower end of the shock absorber separates from the front axle fixing point. Slowly move the shock absorber away and gradually lower the shock absorber arm until the shock absorber's elasticity is fully released. Finally, completely loosen the upper body fixing nut of the shock absorber and remove it. 5. After removing the shock absorber, use a shock absorber spring tool to secure the spring to prevent it from shifting or popping out when removing the top screw. 6. Disassemble and replace any damaged parts of the shock absorber, including the rubber cover. If the shock absorber spring is not severely rusted or broken, it does not need to be replaced. When reassembling the shock absorber, apply lubricating grease to enhance wear resistance. 7. Fix the upper end of the shock absorber to the car body to ensure it does not fall. Use a clamp jack to secure the shock absorber arm and lift it to align the lower end of the shock absorber with the front axle support. Secure the lower end of the shock absorber arm to the front axle with bolts, fasten the spring strut arm nut, and then tighten the upper body fixing nut of the shock absorber. Follow the same steps to replace the remaining three shock absorbers.
