I just completed a brake repair job on a 1992 Lincoln Town Car. This particular car has been very well maintained by its owners, and they weren’t really sure what to do when they suddenly began to feel a shimmy in the steering wheel during braking, along with a pulsing in the brake pedal.

In order to run correctly, a car engine relies upon a precisely timed series of events. These events must occur in the proper sequence and at precisely the right times. The events include opening and closing of [...]

In part 2 of this series, you learned how to identify struts and shock absorbers, and to determine the best course of action for repair. In this final part, you will learn how to actually replace defective shock absorbers.

In part 1 of this series, we discussed the purpose of struts and shock absorbers on your vehicle, along with a simple test to determine if replacement is necessary. In this part you will learn how to easily identify which type you have, and preparation for the job.

When it becomes necessary to repair or maintain your car, truck or SUV, you may find that you can save a substantial amount of money by performing the necessary work yourself.