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zahbaz · May 2nd, 2008, 06:11 PM

It's not a hex...it's definitely a torx star...

You don't need it for the springs, though. And you don't need a spring compressor. Do get an impact wrench, though.

Put the entire assembly on soft ground or grass, facing away from you. Then take an impact wrench to the nut AROUND the torx keyhole. I believe it's a 17mm deep socket...might be wrong... Anyway, the assembly will pop apart, and the spring will bounce out a few feet. You can then use the impact wrench to put it all together. Just sandwich your new spring inside the assembly, line the elements properly, and it will come together without a hitch.

I also had issues with the BIG nut/bolt on the front struts... I believe it was 22...or maybe even 24 mm... the one that needs roughly 225Nm torque. I had to use two wrenches, one to turn and another to keep the bolt from spinning. If anyone knows an easier way about this, do tell.

May 2nd, 2008, 06:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
zahbaz Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Rhode Island Vehicle: 06 Pearly Tits GT Posts: 253 Rep Power: 2	It's not a hex...it's definitely a torx star... You don't need it for the springs, though. And you don't need a spring compressor. Do get an impact wrench, though. Put the entire assembly on soft ground or grass, facing away from you. Then take an impact wrench to the nut AROUND the torx keyhole. I believe it's a 17mm deep socket...might be wrong... Anyway, the assembly will pop apart, and the spring will bounce out a few feet. You can then use the impact wrench to put it all together. Just sandwich your new spring inside the assembly, line the elements properly, and it will come together without a hitch. I also had issues with the BIG nut/bolt on the front struts... I believe it was 22...or maybe even 24 mm... the one that needs roughly 225Nm torque. I had to use two wrenches, one to turn and another to keep the bolt from spinning. If anyone knows an easier way about this, do tell. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2567114 Last edited by zahbaz : May 2nd, 2008 at 06:21 PM.