Re: Step by step shock replacement guide

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

"leo nicholson" <leonicholson@domain.elided> wrote:
> Does anyone have instructions for replacing the rear shocks on a 
> 1987 325ic convertible?

1. Pull the rear trunk lining to get access to the rear shock mounts. This 
is the single longest and most PITA step. You can do this days or weeks in 
advance. Consider installing GC RSMs (www.ground-control.com) to skip this 
step in the future. They allow you to unbolt the shock from the mount from 
inside the wheel well. 
2. Raise the rear of the car (jack under the rear diff carrier). 
3. Unbolt the shock from the wheel hub (17 or 19 mm bolt). 
4. Unbolt the shock from the rear shock mount (RSM) from inside the trunk. 

5. Remove and replace the RSM if it has more than 30K miles on it. 
6. Remove and swap the shocks. Now go through steps 4->1 in reverse order. 


With GC RSMs, second time around the whole process should take about 10 
minutes per side. 

alex f

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