Thread: D3/D4/RRS Replacing Shocks and Airbags

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Was wondering this same exact question. Is this guaranteed safe or will a quarter of a turn extra and you're in trouble? Also, by starting the procedure in access height are you 90% the way there? Need a long reach ring spanner for the back but also I've read.

I cannot remember doing the drivers side on my TDV8 RRS but on the Passengers side I could get a 3/8 extension flexibar with socket down to the nut on the Strut inside the engine compartment. Made it so much easier to do.

Air starts to escape soon after starting to loosen the collar but go a little further to increase the flow then wait until it stops, which is only a couple of minutes. Still a fair way to go on the thread. However if you're into working on these vehicles then you probably have or should have a diagnostic tool.

Access height is too low to work under the guards.