Panda Panda REAR Suspension replacement

with the rear beam and wheels at a LOW position , access to the Dampers upper retaining bolts - 15MM HEX is now reasonable.

I found withdrawing the damper downwards and out was the simplest, , I gave the mounting points a quick wipe over with a cloth to make sure there was nothing wrong , or in the way for reassembly,

I then fed the new damper UP into position, and refitted the TOP bolt,



I then fitted the 2 x rear springs into the cups,
and used the trolley jack to raise the rear beam back up to the level for the dampers lower eyes to be back in line - then refit the bolts

once all of the rear suspension components are back in place ,
I used the trolley jack to fully RAISE the rear of the car,

roving my additional safety supports,
then the axle stands

once the underside area was clear - I then carefully lowered the Panda back to the ground ,

and finally torqued-up the 4 x mounting bolts.