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ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black

Rear shock absorber removal.

I'm afraid this will seem like a VERY basic question but...

I need to change the rear shock absorber rubber bushes. My question is, do I need to "decompress " the shocks, i.e. Have the rear axle hang free by supporting the chassis, or can I take them off whilst supporting the vehicle by axle stands under the rear axle.

If I do have to support the chassis where is the best place to support it? Can I support it under the rear cross member?

Thanks,

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

17th Feb 2017 1:39pm

Retroanaconda

Member Since: 04 Jan 2012
Location: Scotland
Posts: 2542

No, just remove the wheel for access and there'll be plenty of room with the axle on a suitable stand. If the shock is gas-filled then it will try to extend once removed, so it'll need to be compressed down again to re-fit but this isn't difficult.

Lower nuts can be fun to undo if they've been on a while, I've had to cut them off before.

17th Feb 2017 1:47pm

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

Thanks for that, they are the standard shocks, not sure if gas filled.

Hopefully the nuts will be ok 😳

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

17th Feb 2017 2:11pm

custom90

Member Since: 21 Jan 2010
Location: South West, England.
Posts: 19522

You can do them in situ, no jack or anything at all. You can compress them by hand.
Bear in mind as I'm sure you are aware that there are torque figures for all of these findings.
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17th Feb 2017 5:08pm

Screbble

Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
Posts: 2024

2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver

This might also prove useful...

http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40334.html

Best of luck

17th Feb 2017 5:17pm

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

Thanks for the info guys.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

18th Feb 2017 2:32pm

MartinK

Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border)
Posts: 2664

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey

and here http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic13312.html Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)

21st Feb 2017 10:05am

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