how do I replace rear shocks is thier struts invoved in the process

The rear suspension has strut assembly not tube type shocks which are easier to replace. You need a suspension spring compressor to compress the spring/replace the strut. Over 2 hour job with the right tools. Autozone have some popular workshop manuals for free on line once you register (for free) on their website http://bit.ly/autozone_repair_info. There is also a company that independent auto repair shops buy their information from that the same information inexpensively to do it yourselfers. The information is year make and model specific repair procedures, service bulletins, component locations, wiring diagrams ect.... Alldata is very easy to navigate http://bit.ly/AllData_Repair_Manuals_Online