850 T-5R L5-2.3L Turbo VIN 58 B5234T5 (1995)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Shock Absorber
Tools Required
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999 5498 Socket Wrench
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999-5499 Spanner
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999 5500 Socket Wrench
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999 5501 Spanner
Replacement
Note! When only replacing springs, see points 6, 11 through 14.
1. 4-door, early model (plastic side panel)
a. Fold backrest forward. Undo the front edge of the boot carpet
b. Remove support panel under front edge of carpet
c. Undo side panels at the front, fold aside Remove backrest catch and panel mounting clip
4-door (cloth side panel)
a. Remove support panel under front edge of carpet.
b. Cut the side panel vents front and rear as illustrated. Fold up the panel cover which covers the shock absorber mounting.
5-door
a. Remove front floor panel screws. Pull panel backwards to release it from its front mountings. Remove panel.