strut and shock observer replacement
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There are sub-variations/methods but here are a couple of pictorials that with give you a basic idea of the job
Front Shock Replacement
http://www.jag-lovers.org/xjlovers/xjfaq/picturefaqs/shocksandsprings/rear/index.html
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Can't make the links work right but if you click here and go to "XJ FAQ" you'll find pictorials for both front and rear shocks in the front/rear suspension sections
XJ Lovers - FAQ's and Technical Information
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XJ Lovers - FAQ's and Technical Information
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I just did this job last weekend, it's a piece of cake (on my 4.0l). I used the following:
Front:
Gabriel 69677 $28
Rear:
SACHS 311347 $38
The fronts took about 45 mins to do and the rears about two hours because you have to compress and remove the coil springs then put them back on like a normal strut on spring car.
Front:
Gabriel 69677 $28
Rear:
SACHS 311347 $38
The fronts took about 45 mins to do and the rears about two hours because you have to compress and remove the coil springs then put them back on like a normal strut on spring car.
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Front replacement is easy. Und the top nut in the engine bay, undo the screw in the bracket behind the wheel and then lift the body. They should just pop out. The rears come out as a unit with the spring (so spring compressor is required). I think you can do them still in the car but it might be easier to drop the rear subframe (not fully remove it). Basically undo the lower fulcrum shaft, undo the top bolt and it comes out. If you have a look, it is all selfexplaining
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