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MPV Section - Forums for Multi Purpose Vehicles: => Ford Galaxy Forum - Mk1 / Mk2 inc. VW Sharan and SEAT Alhambra (1995-2006) => Topic started by: richaber on July 09, 2018, 10:57:02 PM
And if it should (it looks like there is a groove for it to clip in to), how on earth do you get it in there??
On the original OEM parts, the dust cover bellows slide over the top part of the shock absorber body and is retained in place by a shoulder. It should extend down far enough to clip over the shocker end cap.
Some aftermarket shock absorbers are slightly different diameters and don't mate properly with the original covers - the answer is to fit covers which match up with the new shock absorbers, or tyrap them in place if necessary.
Ok thanks. So do you need a spring compressor to get them on?
Quote from: richaber on July 10, 2018, 10:20:27 PM
Ok thanks. So do you need a spring compressor to get them on?
Yes, you have to totally dismantle the leg to change them. :(
they are just flopping about at the moment, I think the garage has been lazy in not clipping them down into the bump stop. I was wondering if I could compress the spring enough by jacking up the hub under the weight of the car... It's going back in next week cos of a hole in nearside inner cv gaiter. Seems one thing after another lately...will point out the shock absorber gaiter then.. Unless I do it my self before then.
You should be able to just put them down over the shock absorber - they should clip over a lip and hold, but if the shaockers have been changed in the past and the covers don't fit properly, they may need securing.
It's quite a stretch and a tight fit, awkward to get your fingers in between the coils of the spring. Might have a go later. Thanks for your patient support.