front shock install help
 

I have a 2008 G35 sedan RWD.

For the life of me I can't figure out how to change the front shocks.

Is there a DIY with pictures on it?

There's probably a DIY but I'm guessing you're having trouble removing the strut and spring clamps won't fit. To get it out you need to remove the arm A arm/wishbone and then pry down on the lower arm while pulling out the strut. Two people make it easier but I have done it by myself. If that isn't doing it maybe remove the ARB drop link too.

Put some tape or something over the fender edge as the top of the strut will likely come into contact and scratch it here.

Can't get pivoting bolt out to take the bottom bolt of the shock off.


what a pain in the *** this is

Here's the DIY that I just used:

https://www.myg37.com/forums/d-i-y-i...g-install.html

The main 19mm bolt is a bit of a bitch, and I needed a 36" cheater bar to get both loose. A powerful impact driver would also work. Assuming nothing breaks, it's not too difficult. Rent a spring compressor and 250 ft-lb wrench from an auto parts store for free. Whatever you do, don't do it without the compressor. The strut mounts are much easier to get off with an impact driver as well. Dropping the sway bar also made it easier, especially lining up the lower shock mount bolt.

That 19mm nut needs to be 120 ft-lbs, and I've seen specs for the other three small bolts that aren't shown in the FSM anywhere from 55-90. I made mine around 70. Torque specs for the rest are the last number in parentheses here: http://www.nicoclub.com/manuals/G37/Sedan/2011/FSU.pdf

Edit - my struts dropped out of the bottom, so no worries about touching sheetmetal.

Buy a 1/2" impact driver and some rust penetrating spray; it'll change your life.

I have a 1/2 inch impact wrench.

the whole job was easy aside from the 4 bolt bracket not lining back up.

PB Blaster!!!!!! 15 minutes wait, try again, repeat, it will come off, make sure you have a long enough breaker bar to get the power you need at the nut.

PB blaster and an IR 21c impact wrench takes care of nearly any bolt or lug nut.