85 4kq suspension overhaul

[Brian Devlin]

Thr driveshafts shouldn't be a problem, a puller will do the trick
(and I know you've wanted to buy one). The things that gave me
trouble on my 84 were the lock nut top of the strut and the collar on
top of the strut tube (the biggesh thing that hold the shock
cartridge in the strut) .
An impact wrench will do nicely for removing lock nut but to install
it without spinning the shaft you'll need a very offset box end
wrench or a special socket.
The collar hold the cartridge should have a large internal hex, again
wanting a special tool. I was able to a plumber's "inset drain
wrench" for this, but ruined it in the process -it's just a steel
tube squeezed into a hex shape, and is worth exactly what it cost.
good luck -Brian


>Howdy,
>
>Well I've gone ahead and started ordering the parts to refurbish my
>suspension.  The main thing I'm worried about is getting the driveshaft
>pressed out of the hub.  The Bently shows a puller being used (otc
>827-b).  What is the recomended method?  Should I buy an equivalent
>tool?  And if so any recomendations?  Bang on it?  I like buying tools
>so I don't mind getting the correct tool for the job.
>
>Decided to go with the koni h&r combo.  The front shocks are externaly
>adjustable, haven't gotten them yet so I don't know if they come with
>instructions regarding settings, may have more questions once I get 'em.
>
>I have done an archive search but I couldn't find much.
>
>Also, any recomendations for alignment shops in the SF Bay Area?  I seem
>to recall that I should let everything set in for about 1000 miles
>before the alignment?  I will be replacing as many bushings and tierod
>ends I can.
>
>Regards,
>
>Thor
>85 4kq (currently handling like a boat)