Re: Caution while changing rear shocks 89 750il (archive)

Gald to hear you are ok. I had the same problem, but was changing the accumulators anyway and had to cut the hose of the shocks so I could you use vise grips to remove the nut from the shock and then be able to spin the hose stub around with the nut to remove. I suggest you remove the accumulators with hose attached. then attempt to remove the hose from the shock, if able. If not, cut the metal portion of the hose just below the point where it turns down (this will prevent metal debris from entering the shock). Then use what ever means necessary to break the nut lose from the shock.

Just thought I would put this word of caution out. while changing my reat hydraulic shocks, I had a hard time removing the hose. So, i heated the nuts going into the accumulator only to have the hose blow up in my face. I am lucky, I did not loose my eye or was not seriously burned. My burns were minor and looked worse than they are. but, be careful. Also any advise on getting the other off would be appreciated.

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