Technical Rear shock absorbers

[Pandapop23]

Hi folks, I need to replace my rear shock absorbers, does anyone know what e size of hex socket I need to remove them.

Thanks

 

[koalar]

15 and 19mm socket

Unless someone replaced the bolts

With E16 & E18 from the Punto and later Panda

 

[jrkitching]

Yes, different sizes top & bottom so two sockets needed.

At least it makes it impossible to put them back the wrong way round!

 

[Pandapop23]

Thanks, I will speak to one of the mechanics to give me a hand, just doing level 1 mechanics through work.

 

[jrkitching]

I'm sure you'll be just fine - it's a straightforward job with no real complications.

Just leave the bolts slightly loose until the weight of the car is back on its wheels, then give them their final tightening.

This will ensure that the rubber in the bushes isn't stressed when the car is sitting normally.

 

[keefO]

hmmm, just how important is to do final torque down (70nm) with car of jack, wheels on road , settled on road ?

 

[The Panda Nut]

Those bushes are the weak link in the rear suspension and tend to fail way before the shock absorption is gone so its quite important not to put them under any unecessary tension. You want the bush to get some rest when its not working!

 

[keefO]

Those bushes are the weak link in the rear suspension and tend to fail way before the shock absorption is gone so its quite important not to put them under any unecessary tension. You want the bush to get some rest when its not working!

uhuh…makes sense will have a go tomorrow. thanks

 

[koalar]

If you don't tight the bolts at its normal ride height, the rubber is will be twisted, as the car is dropped back onto it wheels

Someone had the shocks fail within a year, splits the rubber eventually

Link to instructions below

Top and bottom bolts are torqued differently


It's important to torque properly otherwise it likely to rattle soon after fitting

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