Technical 2007 2.3 front shock removal.

[Torq]

So, to do this little job do I have to take out the dash to get at the 3 top shock mount bolts? Btw, passenger side.
Thanks.
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[Torq]

No one know?

 

[adlarplant]

both sides are the same the whole dash doesnt have to come out just the glovebox off memory i remove the ball joint and driveshaft as well then unbolt the hub from the strut assembly then with a bit of a wriggle the unit should come out

 

[Torq]

Yep, you were right, glovebox off. I've the whole lot off and sitting on the garage floor. The lower ball joint needed to be replaced and I broke the tie rod end getting the nut off, add that to the seized caliper slider and I've a bit of work to take care of.

The top nut on the shock looks to be a pain to get off. Air gun?

 

[rayc]

According to elearn you remove the glove box on passenger side and the panel which includes the fuse cover on the driver side. You can then access the bolts.

 

[Torq]

After much head scratching and temptation to get the consaw, I worked out how to get the top nut off the shock. It was simple really, just clamp the top mount in the vice and take the nut off with a 21mm socket and 2ft breaker bar.

Now I'm just waiting for my new shock to arrive.