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September 30th, 2011, 08:18 PM
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Strut removal tool
So I ran into yet another problem with my strut/spring install. The front struts are not able to be removed/replaced very easily. I know what tool it is I need but the only thing is no one nearby sells them and I really want to finish this job today or tomorrow.
So my question is, how important is the torque settings on the front strut nut? - the manual says it was 14, or 17 ft-lb(off the top of my head) with +/-1-lb of tolerance. So If i just used a socket and grabbed it with some pliers, and stuck a Allen head in there, would it be safe to just tighten it down by hand as hard as I can? |
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September 30th, 2011, 08:20 PM
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hmmm.....that is a good question to which I do not know the answer. I want to say you'll be ok, but I am just not sure. someone on here needs to confirm or deny.
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September 30th, 2011, 08:49 PM
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I used an allen wrench and a socket with a really good pair of vice grips and it worked fine.
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October 1st, 2011, 02:14 AM
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ok great haha, turns out my KYB replacement strut does not have that allen key slot. (found this out after I removed mine) Instead it is solid with a | | shape on top, so I have no idea what tool will work for that... hopefully i can torque it down when car is resting its weight on it, otherwise maybe the guys at shop will be able to tighten it when I get this thing aligned.
Edit: used an airgun. Last edited by mayday295; October 13th, 2011 at 12:18 AM. |
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December 31st, 2011, 01:41 PM
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cameron
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which way does that allen head and nut turn on the drag link? i am having problems gettin the drag link off so i can take my strut off... need help asap send me a text at 8284608357. be much appreciated
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