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Originally Posted by LandYaghtLover
Good thread. I am in the exact same boat. But I still have factory (I think) front absorbers. Back behaves the exact same way and I too think my spheres are shot. Please keep thread updated. I would like to know what you finally go with and what the ride is like!
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Alright, I picked them up yesterday, as well as the required 2.1 quarts of hydraulic fluid (Additional 45 bucks after discount
), then went out and bought the proper flare wrenches for the job. I just bought a set of metric Craftsmans so I wouldn't have to keep using my dad's; 18-9mm was 40 bucks. The job calls for 11mm.
From what I've gathered, this is the procedure I'm following:
-Jack the rear of the car, safety first with jack stands.
-Move level controller lever to 'empty' (downward), open bleed screw.
-Start car, and let it all pour out into oil change pan.
-Stop car, remove filler line (hard) from BOTH sides, then remove each. Obviously high pressure lines, so safety first with safety goggles and rags.
-As the manual likes to state: Remove, Replace.
-Top up the fluid to the max mark in the reservoir, and start the car.
-Rev to 3500 and let the system bleed.
-Enjoy another long period of smooth sailing in your 560.
One last question before I dive in; is it advantageous to change out the bump stops at the top of the rear shocks when they are depressurized? They're only held in by what, 2 top bolts, and accessible via rear seat?
I read that was another cause of the ride issues, so I want to cut to the chase here and get it done right the first time.
-Carlen