How do you remove front shocks on a 1996 Olds Cutlass Supreme?

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure that it does not use shocks, but instead it uses struts. Struts are usually enclosed in the coil spring tower and can be a tough job unless you have speciality tools such as a Spring Compressor. I would seriously consider paying Sears, Firestone, or some similar store to do the job. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- First the main thing to remember is not to jack the vehicle up or take the front tires off. The weight of the vehicle in this design actually supports the coil spring up in the coil tower inside fender well. You will need to rent a special tool to remove the gland nut underneath the covers inside the hood compartment. If this is a do it yourself project, I highly recommend getting a repair manual available at Pep Boys, Auto Zone, etc., these places usually rent that special tool. The job is fairly easy with basic hand tools, just be careful, usually the parts salesmen will give you advice and encouragement.