Rear spring replacement video

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charlieaf92

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Hello all

I recently replaced both rear springs and took the opportunity to make a short video explaining the process. I've seen a few guides, but sometimes seeing it actually happen makes it a bit easier to understand. Hope this helps someone.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNPnt2M7fkQ

[youtube]http://youtu.be/UNPnt2M7fkQ[/youtube]

edit: I can't seem to get it to embed properly.

charlie
 
Imho this is not the best procedure. With standing on the brake rotor/pushing down the suspension you'll risk breaking the rear stabilizer link if you do not disconnect it. I found that out first hand...
This is also the procedure in TIS. TIS goes even a bit further and they advice to disconnect the drive axles on the diff side to protect the cv joints, and they might have a point.
Breaking the stabilizer linkeage is more an inconvenience as you can't drive your car and have to wait for new (cheap) parts, but breaking 2 driveshafts is a real pain (expensive).

Also you should torque down the shock bolt with a torque wrench as it is a critical piece of the rear suspension and it should be toqued pretty firmly: 100Nm (for my car). (that goes the same for the wheels obviously)
 
GuidoK said:
Imho this is not the best procedure. With standing on the brake rotor/pushing down the suspension you'll risk breaking the rear stabilizer link if you do not disconnect it. I found that out first hand...
This is also the procedure in TIS. TIS goes even a bit further and they advice to disconnect the drive axles on the diff side to protect the cv joints, and they might have a point.
Breaking the stabilizer linkeage is more an inconvenience as you can't drive your car and have to wait for new (cheap) parts, but breaking 2 driveshafts is a real pain (expensive).

Also you should torque down the shock bolt with a torque wrench as it is a critical piece of the rear suspension and it should be toqued pretty firmly: 100Nm (for my car). (that goes the same for the wheels obviously)
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Very good point. I wondered about whether that could be a problem. Luckily for me nothing broke.

Flip flops are optional. In fact, I'd recommend shoes with closed toes - it will hurt if something falls on your foot.

Charlie
 
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