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Bushman Pete



Member Since: 22 Aug 2012
Location: Glasgow
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black
Leaking rear shock absorber

Hello,

Has anyone replaced one? Do have to remove the lower arms from the hub assembly or can you drop it enough to remove the shock? Is it ok just to replace the one or should I do an axle?

Thanks

Pete

Post #222549 20th Apr 2014 11:37 am
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freelander2



Member Since: 11 Oct 2013
Location: leeds
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England 2012 LR2 SD4 XS Auto Sumatra Black

hi I replaced both my rear shocks last year rear passenger side was leaking bought two from eurocarparts had sale on Very Happy was able to remove without removing lower arms was harder to remove trim inside to get to top of struts have to remove trim complete to get to top of struts.i did notice one looked newer could have been changed before.no harm just replacing one though.tip don't put trim back on till yove got car back on ground and taken for test drive nuts may need tightening up again.tools; allen keys ring spanner torque wrench big hammer Laughing ps I did not remove trim on boot near lock managed to manipulate trim off.told if you remove lower arms tracking needs redoing

Post #222565 20th Apr 2014 1:57 pm
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Bushman Pete



Member Since: 22 Aug 2012
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Great advice thanks.

How long did the job take you?

Post #222572 20th Apr 2014 2:33 pm
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freelander2



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Allow yourself a Couple hours a side trim inside car a pain but do-able

Post #222574 20th Apr 2014 3:07 pm
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Bushman Pete



Member Since: 22 Aug 2012
Location: Glasgow
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

Did you use the same rubber gaiter?

On the leaking shock the rubber just slides up easily to expose the shock. On the other side it appears to be attached at the bottom somehow. I am not sure if my gaiter has been damaged in some way.

I will need to get hold of some spring compressors as well.

Thanks

Post #222578 20th Apr 2014 3:26 pm
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freelander2



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England 2012 LR2 SD4 XS Auto Sumatra Black

Yes you will need spring clamp i used old rubbers seemed to fit back better than when i took them off

Post #222579 20th Apr 2014 3:30 pm
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Bushman Pete



Member Since: 22 Aug 2012
Location: Glasgow
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2007 Freelander 2 TD4 SE Auto Santorini Black

Thank you for the info. I will do some shopping around and see what I can find.

Pete

Post #222635 21st Apr 2014 12:58 pm
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freelander2



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these are the ones I bought eBay item number:

eBay Item No. 350912122554 delivered to door.eBay item number:

eBay Item No. 231083431973 you can have them sent to local eurocarparts store think theres one in Hamilton hill glasgow

Post #222657 21st Apr 2014 4:07 pm
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Bushman Pete



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Great thanks. I had checked the website but the price was higher.

Post #222687 21st Apr 2014 7:59 pm
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