need help replacing the rear shocks...
 

hey everyone. Alright here is the deal... I have taken out the holding bolts for the rear shock on my 92 300e. So now, I can't seem to compress the shock to get it out. First, should I be doing this with the rear arm fully compressed? Or let it hang down? Second, are there any tricks to compressing the shock to pull it out? I mean... I really can't apply enough force to pull it down...