Rear Mono Shock Oil???

[Ottawa]

Has anyone ever replaced the oil in the rear shock? Is it possible? I hope to improve the ride for the remainder of the year.

My shock is getting tired and seems to be leaking air. Did the entire lead test and found no bubbles anywhere.

[Bill W.]

Get your squirt bottle of soapy water out and check the valve assembly. Mine was leaking under one of the solenoids. Had to replace a couple of O rings, fixed 'er right up.

 

Oops. Your 85 does have the air suspension system (CLASS), yes?? Look under the trunk, under the trunk mount, under the black plastic cover. The valve body has 3 solenoids on it, 2 bigger ones, and one small. Check the hose connections to the valve body, they also have O rings, even the connectors in the hoses have them.

 

All of this is still easier than changing the rear shock. Cheaper, too!!

 

Good hunting!!

 

Bill W.