Car Mechanic Simulator Shock Absorbers

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Learn about Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator.

Car Mechanic Simulator Shock Absorbers

A car’s suspension setup dictates its ability to handle bumps and road surface undulations and turn at various speeds. Out of any suspension component, however, the shock absorber is arguably the most important, as the shock absorber dictates how plush or harsh your car will ride while driving through various road conditions.

Here’s everything you need to know about Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator.

What are Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator?

Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator are important suspension components that help keep cars compliant in any road condition. Shock absorbers ensure a car’s tires remain in contact with the road surface at all times, making them an important safety component for any car in the game.

The shock absorber assembly can vary from one suspension setup to another. Still, all suspension layouts in Car Mechanic Simulator will use a shock absorber in tandem with different types of springs, regardless. Front and rear shock absorber layouts can vary as well. However, shock absorbers typically comprise two parts – a hydraulic/pneumatic shock absorber and a coil/leaf spring.

While a spring possesses some ability to absorb shock and control chassis oscillations, the hydraulic/pneumatic shock absorber ensures the spring does not compress or extend too quickly on its own. This combination ensures your car remains composed when driving over uneven roads, improving vehicle handling, comfort, and safety.

How to install/remove Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator

To remove Shock Absorbers from your car in Car Mechanic Simulator, place the car on the lift and remove all the brake parts to access the shock absorbers. Check out our Car Mechanic Simulator: How To Put Car on Lift guide to learn how to place a car on the lift.

After placing the car on the lift, you must remove the wheels and brakes from the car to access the shock absorbers. The process for the front and rear shock absorbers can vary between different cars in the game, but the guide below should give you a general idea about how to do it for most cars.

How to Remove the Front Shock Absorber

  1. Place the car on the lift.
A screenshot of a car on the lift in Car Mechanic Simulator.

2. Raise the car.

A screenshot of a car raised on the lift in Car Mechanic Simulator.

3. Remove the wheel.

A screenshot of a right front wheel in Car Mechanic Simulator.

4. Remove the brakes.

A screenshot of the right front brake assembly.

5. Remove the Front Drive Axle.

A screenshot of the Front Drive Axle C.

6. Remove the Wheel Hub Bearing.

A screenshot of the Wheel Hub Bearing.

7. Remove the Front Wheel Hub.

A screenshot of a Front Wheel Hub.

8. Remove the Front Axle Knuckle Cover.

A screenshot of the Front Axle Knuckle Cover.

9. Remove the Sway Bar Front End Link.

A screenshot of a Sway Bar Front End Link A.

10. Remove the Shock Absorber.

A screenshot of Front Shock Absorber A in Car Mechanic Simulator.

11. The Shock Absorber assembly should now be in your inventory.

An inventory screenshot showing the a Front Shock Absorber A.

How to Remove the Rear Shock Absorber in Car Mechanic Simulator

  1. Look for the rear Shock Absorber.
A screenshot of a Rear Shock Absorber A part in Car Mechanic Simulator.

2. Remove the bolts holding the Shock Absorber.

A screenshot showing the rear shock absorber bolt in Car Mechanic Simulator.

3. Look for the Rear Shock Absorber Cap and remove it.

A screenshot of the Rear Shock Absorber Cap in Car Mechanic Simulator.

4. Remove the Rear Spring.

A screenshot of a Rear Spring in Car Mechanic Simulator.

5. Remove the Spring Cap.

A screenshot of a Spring Cap in Car Mechanic Simulator.

How to disassemble Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator

The Front Shock Absorber assembly should appear in your inventory as a three-part component after removing the Shock Absorber from your car in Car Mechanic Simulator.

To check for each part’s condition, you must disassemble the Shock Absorber Assembly first. Here’s how to do it.

  1. Locate the Spring Puller tool in your garage.
An image showing the Spring Puller location in Car Mechanic Simulator.

2. Select the “Separate Parts” option.

A screenshot of the Spring Puller's pie menu options in Car Mechanic Simulator.

3. Select the Front Shock Absorber you want to disassemble.

A screenshot of the Front Shock Absorber A assembly in Car Mechanic Simulator.
A screenshot of the Spring Puller Tool in Car Mechanic Simulator.

4. Choose the “Take Off Parts” option to remove the parts from the Spring Puller.

A screenshot of the "Take off parts" options in the Spring Puller tool's pie menu

5. The parts should show up individually in your inventory.

A screenshot of individual shock absorber parts and their conditions in Car Mechanic Simulator.

Are Shock Absorbers repairable?

Unfortunately, you cannot repair Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator, so when you encounter a car with less than 15% condition on any of its shock absorbers, your only choice is to purchase new parts off the computer or tablet in-game.

The same holds for the following suspension components:

  • Bearing
  • Rubber Bushings
  • Shock Absorber caps
  • Springs
  • Spring Caps
  • Sway Bar
  • Sway Bar Link
  • Tie Rods
  • Wheel Hub Bearing

Where to buy suspension parts in Car Mechanic Simulator?

You can buy shock absorbers and other suspension parts in the Main Parts shop in the in-game computer/tablet.

A screenshot of the Main Shop in Car Mechanic Simulator.

The Main Shop carries various car parts organized under five different categories. Choose the Suspension tab to view all the available suspension parts in the game.

A screenshot of the Main Shop showing purchasable suspension parts in Car Mechanic Simulator.

Choose the suspension part you want to purchase, then press the Buy Part button to purchase the part.

Main Shop screenshot of a Double Wishbone Shock Absorber in Car Mechanic Simulator.

Final Thoughts

Shock Absorbers in Car Mechanic Simulator are not repairable, so you’ll have to remove and replace these parts if you want to return a car’s suspension to perfect condition. Follow the steps outlined in this guide to learn how to remove and disassemble the shock absorbers so you can replace the necessary parts to restore the shock absorbers to 100%.

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