Change Nivomats 940 Sport Edition - hard or not?

[rogerthechorister]

My garage said one of the rear Nivos on my Sport Edition is past it. But it also said he did not fancy changing the Nivos - even though I have a CORRECT pair got from Trust Motor Parts before their sad demise.

Is this a sod of a job?

[griston64]

Originally Posted by rogerthechorister

My garage said one of the rear Nivos on my Sport Edition is past it. But it also said he did not fancy changing the Nivos - even though I have a CORRECT pair got from Trust Motor Parts before their sad demise.

Is this a sod of a job?

If its same as changing normal shockers it's a complete doddle ! I did my 940 rear shocks in about an hour all in including springs. 1 bolt at top 1 bolt at bottom and if changing springs there is a bolt up into the body. It's probably one of the easiest jobs you can do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhaxlJvcbRE

[360beast]

Originally Posted by griston64

If its same as changing normal shockers it's a complete doddle ! I did my 940 rear shocks in about an hour all in including springs. 1 bolt at top 1 bolt at bottom and if changing springs there is a bolt up into the body. It's probably one of the easiest jobs you can do

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhaxlJvcbRE

Yep it is so easy to do I would imagine someone even with very little mechanical knowledge or practical experience could do it.

[classicswede]

Very easy DIY job. With basic tools and a jack you should be able to do the job in about an hour

[griston64]

I think I would start looking for another garage if they don't know how to change 940 shocks as well !!

[Forrest]

I've not done the job myself but my garage had no problem replacing Nivos on a previous 940. I gather the only potential pitfall is if one of the captive nuts inside the box section comes loose. Probably avoidable with plenty of penetrating oil and a bit of care.

[griston64]

Top bolt goes into captive nut but it's very well protected and normally comes out like a brand new bolt. Bottom fixing is a nut and bolt so may need a bit of penetrating or heat to get off but I've never had an issue. An impact wrench makes it even easier which I would've thought a garage would have !!