HELP NEEDED: 5kT front strut removal

Nate Stuart newt at newtsplace.com
Wed Aug 27 17:36:42 EDT 2003


If you are changing out the shock anyway just use some big vise grips on
the shock shaft itself and a 1/2" drive ratchet on the upper locknut. Just
don't follow the same procedure when installing the new shock. Try to find
an offset box wrench that you can get over the nut to tighten down on with
your allen wrench in the shock shaft. A combination wrench isn't gonna cut
it here.

Ameer Antar said:
> I'm looking for some advice on removing the struts from their strut
> housings on my '85 5kT. I've already removed the assemblies from the car
> and have the springs compressed to release the pressure on the spring
> seats and lock nut. The problem is that I'm having a lot of trouble
> getting the upper locknut off. I'm just using a hex key w/ a pipe over it
> and a combination wrench on the nut. It just won't break loose. It seems
> like it'll take a lot of force to do it, but the setup I'm using is
> difficult to apply lots of torque. Do I have to buy that expensive special
> tool to remove and install the strut? I was hoping I could get away w/o
> it. If I got my hands on some air tools, would that help? I know there are
> many of you who have already done this, so any BTDT's would be great.
> Thanks a bunch.

-Nate
'89 90tq
http://www.newtsplace.com/90tq



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