front shock absorber change

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front shock absorber change

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

5

Time Required

00:15:00 - 00:45:00

Introduction

Changing the front shock absorbers on an Austin Mini 1000.

Tools

Parts

front shock absorbers

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Step 1 front shock absorber change

Turn the wheels to the maximum left for the left shock absorber

Turn the wheels to the maximum left for the left shock absorber

Step 2

Locate the shock absorber mountings

Locate the shock absorber mountings

Step 3

Remove the fasteners with a wrench, ideally 9/16 or 14 for troubleshooting.

To fix the bottom, you need two keys, one for the screw and the other for the nut. Be careful with the yellow spacer for reassembly.

Remove the fasteners with a wrench, ideally 9/16 or 14 for troubleshooting.
To fix the bottom, you need two keys, one for the screw and the other for the nut. Be careful with the yellow spacer for reassembly.

Step 4

remove the shock absorber by pulling it towards the front of the vehicle

Compare bore lengths and diameters

remove the shock absorber by pulling it towards the front of the vehicle
Compare bore lengths and diameters

Step 5

Reassemble the shock absorber. For the bottom fixing in order there is the screw / the suspension arm / a spacer (large washer) / a washer / the shock absorber / a washer / the nut

Reassemble the shock absorber. For the bottom fixing in order there is the screw / the suspension arm / a spacer (large washer) / a washer / the shock absorber / a washer / the nut

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thibault jarrige

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