If your car has coilovers, you can still replace the shocks and struts, but it will be more difficult than if you had a traditional suspension system. This is because the coilovers are designed to work together as a single unit, and replacing one component can affect the performance of the other.
If you are not experienced with working on cars, it is best to have a professional replace the shocks and struts on your car if it has coilovers. However, if you are confident in your abilities, you can follow these steps to replace the shocks and struts on your car:
1. Gather the necessary tools and parts. You will need a socket set, a wrench set, a screwdriver, and a pry bar. You will also need new shocks and struts that are compatible with your car.
2. Remove the wheels from your car.
3. Remove the brake caliper from the hub.
4. Remove the tie rod from the hub.
5. Use a pry bar to pry the lower control arm down. This will allow you to remove the shock and strut assembly.
6. Remove the shock and strut assembly from the car.
7. Disassemble the shock and strut assembly. This will allow you to remove the old shock and strut.
8. Install the new shock and strut.
9. Reassemble the shock and strut assembly.
10. Install the shock and strut assembly into the car.
11. Reattach the tie rod to the hub.
12. Reattach the brake caliper to the hub.
13. Put the wheels back on your car.
Once you have replaced the shocks and struts on your car, it is important to have the alignment checked. This will ensure that the wheels are properly aligned and that your car drives safely.
