2013~2016 CX-5 Rear shock removal question

[RedBaron]

When it came to scoping out the job to replace my lower control arms and whether to consider doing it myself , a few things tipped it to having it done by a mechanic.

Yep. Having gone through EVERYTHING you just said when I did it myself, I'd have a shop do it next time. Bolts are fine if you have access to an Oxy-Acetylene torch's heat, and the driver side bolt access is fine if you have a lift, but most of us part-time mechanics have neither

 

[Jmaz]

Yep. Having gone through EVERYTHING you just said when I did it myself, I'd have a shop do it next time. Bolts are fine if you have access to an Oxy-Acetylene torch's heat, and the driver side bolt access is fine if you have a lift, but most of us part-time mechanics have neither

I appreciate that you posted your experience as it had a large bearing on my decision to have it done. I would have never thought the pinch bolt would be so difficult to remove. Live and learn.