How To Replace Shocks & Shock Mounts on a Porsche 911 (997 996 DIY Tutorial)

Learn how to replace the rear shocks and/or shock mounts on a Porsche 911 (997 or 996). To remove the shocks and struts, here are the steps, tools, and parts needed. 1. Place the rear of the vehicle on jack stands ● Pittsburg Floor Jack: https://amzn.to/3uhqYvd ● Flat Top Jack Stands: https://ecarguides.com/product/esco-1... ● Porsche Jack Pad: https://amzn.to/49htoJk ● Wheel Chocks: https://amzn.to/3HHj8ye ● How to Jack Up a Porsche 911 Video:    • How To Properly Jack Up a Porsche 911 (COM...   2. Remove the rear wheels ● 19mm socket: https://amzn.to/3Ug391u ● Porsche Wheel Removal Guide Pin: https://amzn.to/4bk3qGU ● Breaker Bar (extendendable ratchet): https://amzn.to/3UnuMWm ● 1/2" Torque Wrench: https://amzn.to/3SmJmLi ● Milwaukee Impact Driver (Optional): https://amzn.to/3SmeaeY 3. Gain access to the rear shock mount bolts ● T30 & T40 Torx: https://amzn.to/4bhEwaz 4. Remove the rear shock mount bolts ● 10mm deep socket (DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set): https://amzn.to/3udAHCG 5. Remove the bolts holding the two upper control arms ● 16mm & 18mm open ended wrench: https://amzn.to/3HEzRC9 ● 16mm & 18mm sockets (DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set): https://amzn.to/3udAHCG ● 1/4 long extension: https://amzn.to/3HF0tTG 6. Remove the rear sway bar end links on both sides ● 16mm wrench: https://amzn.to/3HEzRC9 ● T30 torx socket: https://amzn.to/4bhEwaz 7. Remove the rear sway bar mounts on both sides ● 13mm socket (DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set): https://amzn.to/3udAHCG 8. Tilt the rear sway bar out of the way 9. Remove the lower rear control arm ball joint and separate it from the hub ● 18mm socket (DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set): https://amzn.to/3udAHCG ● Ball joint separator: https://amzn.to/47YMmmN 10. Remove the lower shock mount bolt ● 16mm socket (DeWalt Mechanics Tool Set): https://amzn.to/3udAHCG ● 18mm open ended wrench: https://amzn.to/3HEzRC9 11. Remove the rear shock ● Rubber mallet: https://amzn.to/3HCCQLt 12. Disassemble the rear shock and remove the rear shock mount ● 18mm open ended wrench: https://amzn.to/3HEzRC9 ● Hamberg-Technic Rear Shock Mounts (pair): https://amzn.to/3Sipg4S ● OEM Bilstein Rear Shock (PASM): https://amzn.to/3vQi34e ● OEM Bilstein Rear Shock (non-PASM): https://amzn.to/49gcsTe ● Rear Coil Spring Seat: https://amzn.to/42jNW1m 13. Install the new rear shock mount onto the shock 14. Reinstall the shock following these steps in reverse ● 16mm control arm bolts: torque to 81 lbs-ft ● 16mm end link nut: 48 lbs-ft ● 13mm sway bar mount bolts: 17 lbs-ft ● 18mm rear lower control arm nut: 56 lbs-ft ● 15mm shock mount bolts: 34 lbs-ft 15. Reinstall the interior components 16. Reinstall your wheels ● 19mm wheel bolts: 96 lbs-ft 17. Lower your vehicle Check out my other videos: Porsche 911 Buyer's Guide Series:    • ✪ Which 911 should you buy? 996 vs 997 vs ...   Porsche 911 Ownership Videos -    • Porsche 911 Ownership   Car Discussions & Advice Videos:    • Car Discussions & Advice   Product Reviews & Tutorials:    • Product Reviews   Porsche Cayenne Turbo Ownership Videos:    • Porsche Cayenne Turbo Ownership   Car Detailing & Paint Care Videos:    • Car Detailing & Paint Care   Subscribe to CarFanatic for weekly Porsche & sports car videos!    / @carfanatic   Camera Equipment Used: GoPro Hero Black: https://amzn.to/3b5KI99 Rode VideoMicro Mic: http://amzn.to/2hJWMkY