rear shock top mount removal

sln8458 · 4th March 2023, 12:45

I'm inthe process of replacing the rear shock.

first one is out, but the nut at the top won't budge

and I was planning on re-using the top mount/bellows etc.

I put a 5mm allen key in the vice, located the shock on the key (yes fully home

)
Spanner on the nut and twisted the allen key, now spiral shaped

2nd key, and that is visibly twisting until I stop applying force to the spanner & it returns to origing shape.

I've left it soaking in WD40

Any tips ? appart from get someone else to do it

dave lincs · 4th March 2023, 16:32

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Originally Posted by sln8458

I'm inthe process of replacing the rear shock.

first one is out, but the nut at the top won't budge

and I was planning on re-using the top mount/bellows etc.

I put a 5mm allen key in the vice, located the shock on the key (yes fully home

)
Spanner on the nut and twisted the allen key, now spiral shaped

2nd key, and that is visibly twisting until I stop applying force to the spanner & it returns to origing shape.

I've left it soaking in WD40

Any tips ? appart from get someone else to do it

Put some mole grips on the shaft or trap in vice then undo with socket

sln8458 · 4th March 2023, 17:45

Thanks Dave.

I managed to get the nut off by clamping the top washer in the vice and then a 5mm allen key (No. 3) in the hex braced against the vice jaw. Then 15mm spanner. Eldest son sitting on the bench the vice was mounted on.

The nut gave up.

First shock on the car, second now ready to go on, but its raining.Tomorrow's job.

SteveN

4th March 2023, 12:45	#1
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 592 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	rear shock top mount removal I'm inthe process of replacing the rear shock. first one is out, but the nut at the top won't budge and I was planning on re-using the top mount/bellows etc. I put a 5mm allen key in the vice, located the shock on the key (yes fully home ) Spanner on the nut and twisted the allen key, now spiral shaped 2nd key, and that is visibly twisting until I stop applying force to the spanner & it returns to origing shape. I've left it soaking in WD40 Any tips ? appart from get someone else to do it __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more.

4th March 2023, 17:45	#3
sln8458 Gets stuck in Rover 75 Contemporary SE 2.0 Diesel Auto 2005 Facelift Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 592 Thanks: 90 Thanked 67 Times in 47 Posts	Thanks Dave. I managed to get the nut off by clamping the top washer in the vice and then a 5mm allen key (No. 3) in the hex braced against the vice jaw. Then 15mm spanner. Eldest son sitting on the bench the vice was mounted on. The nut gave up. First shock on the car, second now ready to go on, but its raining.Tomorrow's job. SteveN __________________ Mods Fitted: Cruise Control; FBH with GSM (was FrenchMike's Remote) & dash button; Rear Blind; In-line Thermostat; wired in front & rear cameras; Mercedes DRL +DRL2; twin horns, twin usb power outlets, digital coolant temperature readout, Real Walnut dash, Walnut & black leather steering wheel, Walnut Handbrake grip, Towbar with full Rover harness. Rear seat cup holders. Wanted: Walnut auto gear stick handle Mods to do: all done , need to come up with some more. Last edited by sln8458; 5th March 2023 at 07:49.. Reason: I was being a complete Spanner!