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How to Replace Your Shocks

Presented by Nathan McCullough

Learn how to replace and maintain the shock absorbers on your car with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video series.

Series Summary

Your car is a complex machine made up of simple machines that have many different parts and processes that must be checked for breakage, leaks, and wear. One part that is very important to maintain is the shock absorbers, also called dampers. Shocks absorb and dissipate the kinetic energy that occurs when your car is driving over rough surfaces. It is an essential part of the suspension system in your vehicle, providing a much smoother ride. Shock absorbers do take a lot of wear and tear, and consequently it is very important to check them and keep them in good working order. Should you find a problem with your shock absorbers you can always take your car into a mechanic; however, if you are an aspiring mechanic or you would just like to learn how to replace your own shocks and save some money, learn from one of our experts for free. In this free online video series, learn from expert mechanic Nathan McCullough as he teaches and demonstrates how to replace and maintain the shock absorbers on your vehicle. He'll show you what tools you need to do the job, and demonstrate step-by-step how to test your old shocks, remove the lug nuts and tires, and how to install the new shock absorbers. So watch this free video and you'll learn how to save money by performing basic repairs on your car.

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How to Remove Shock Absorbers

Learn how to remove your shocks in order to replace them with new shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Replace Lug Nuts

Learn how to replace lug nuts after replacing your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Check the Condition of Your Shocks

Learn how to check the condition of your shocks to see if they need to be replaced with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Break Free Lug Nuts

Learn how to break free lug nuts to replace your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Test Your Shocks

Learn how to test your shocks to see if they're bad with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Jack Up Your Vehicle

Learn how to jack up your vehicle to replace your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Spin Off Lug Nuts

Learn how to spin off lug nuts to replace your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Lube Rusted Parts

Learn how to lube rusted parts to replace your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Remove a Jack Stand

Learn how to remove a jack stand after replacing your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

How to Use a Jack Stand

Learn how to use a jack stand to replace your shocks with expert automotive tips in this free online auto repair and car maintenance video clip.

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