Though most of shock absorbers and struts are precisely tuned to withstand immense pressure,they can fail prematurely when installed incorrectly.The most common one is using the wrong tools for the job，which may cause severe damage inside the shock.Some common examples of improper installation tools and procedures are:
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Impacts
Shock absorbers are built with an internal piston nut designed to hold valving together inside the unit. Any rapid pinning of the rod – like that which occurs when using an impact to install or remove the external mounting nut – can cause it to come loose. This can dislodge the rod and damage internal components.
- Pliers and vice grips
Gripping the rod with pliers or clamping it with vice grips can leave tool marks on the piston rod, creating sharp, high pots that are capable of damaging the oil seal. When this occurs, the shock absorber will likely leak oil and fail.
To avoid these situation,please use tools designed for the job.
STEP 1
First, choose the correct bit size and place it on the rod.
STEP 2
Next, find the corresponding pass-through socket and slide it over the top of the bit and onto the nut.
STEP 3
Finally, use a ratchet to hold the bit in place and a wrench to tighten the nut.
