help on shocks and wheel hubs

by **Solarachick** » Fri Apr 12, 2013 8:02 pm

Hey guys can I get some tips on how to remove my rear wheel hub assembly and. Front shocks please ?

by **Solarachick** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:55 am

I guess nobody can help. =\

by **Bostonlara** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 8:48 am

Hey, front shocks are easy. Unbolt the stabilizer link where it attaches to the shock and push it to the right. Then unbolt the two larger bolts at the bottom of the shock where they connect to the steering knuckle. You'll need a socket and wrench because once it's loose it will spin. Btw these two are hard to break free if you have never touched them before. Last step is to unbolt the three nuts at the top of the Shock inside the engine bay. The. The shock will drop out and you're done!!! Install in reverse

by **PlateLunch** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:01 am

Almost the same for the rears except you have to take the back seat out. I would suggest buying a chiltons or haynes manual as it will have detailed instructions for most of the more basic stuff like this, and they're only like $20-30. Also there are probably some tutorials in the DIY section, hope this helps

Edit: You will have to take a piece of strong wire and attach it to the top area and then attach it to your break caliper so caliper can hang. The wire should be short enough to let the caliper without screwing up either your break line or ABS sensor line. This is VERY important. Just wrap the wire through the strut hole and a bolt hole and then around your caliper. Good luck!

by **DSM_Lara** » Sat Apr 13, 2013 3:53 pm

Disconnect your ABS line is a Must.

by **Solarachick** » Mon Apr 15, 2013 3:04 pm

Seems easy... my main thing is the rear hubs. I bought the complete assembly off ebay with the studs and all just have no clue on how to replace that =\

by **Solarachick** » Wed Apr 24, 2013 1:28 pm

by **minig646** » Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:39 pm

Hubs are super easy on the rear. Once the brake disc is off, you'll see access holes that allow you to get to four 14mm bolts holding the hub on. Spin the the hub so the holes line up with the bolts and use a socket to remove the 4 bolts. Then it just pulls out, maybe with some persuasion.