Front Strut insert replacement

[SuffolkD at aol.com]

Looks like Bernie got smoked again.
Tool 2069 is a Zelenda tool in NY item which does do the dust "cap" on the 
strut, not the hex wrench slotted socket for the top of the strut threaded shaft.
http://www.zelenda.com/

FROM: http://www.sjmautotechnik.com/trouble_shooting/susp.html
"If you replace the shocks/strut inserts, you can use the Audi Tool 2069 to 
loosen the cap nut holding the shock/strut insert inside the strut housing. 
Bilstein shocks use their own unique tool for removing this (Bilstein) top cap 
nut. If you are desperate and don't have the correct tool for loosening this cap 
nut, a large pipe wrench or some very large channel lock pliers can be used 
to loosen this nut."

I have both for rent if needed.
Still safely packaged in a box from a V8 lister in FLA..............
-Scott by BOSTON

> From: Tdehoff at aol.com
> Subject: Front Strut insert replacement
> 
> I was going to try and replace the front sturt inserts today.  Bentley  
> showed it being done without compressing springs and while car stood on  
> ground.  
> However I ran into a problem.  There is a screw on cap that  requires a 
> special 
> tool #2069, Monroe called their tool K13.  Anyone know  where I can find 
> such 
> a tool or is there another way to unscrew the cap?  I  know that you experts 
> will have the right tip for me.
> Tom  Iowa
> 91 200Q 142K 
> 86 VW synchro 306K
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> Message: 7
> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 17:58:30 -0700
> From: Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: Front Strut insert replacement
> To: <Tdehoff at aol.com>
> 
> An impact wrench will spin the strut rod nut right off.  If that's what you
> are poorly describing as your problem.
> 
> Bernie
> 
> Message: 8
> Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2005 21:36:31 -0400
> From: "Ingo Rautenberg" <irautenberg at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: Front Strut insert replacement
> Bernie,
> I believe he is refering to the strut cartridge cap, in which case a
> suitable Channel Lock or chain wrench can be used instead.
> Ingo
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Bernie Benz" <b.benz at charter.net>
> To: <Tdehoff at aol.com>
> 
> > An impact wrench will spin the strut rod nut right off.  If that's what
> you
> > are poorly describing as your problem.
> >
> > Bernie
> >
>