HELP NEEDED: 5kT front strut removal

[Jim Rorie]

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You might check with your local autozone.  Last time I was there, they
started selling a multipurpose mcPherson strut socket set.  Had all types
of attachments that worked with std. socket wrenches.  I KNOW it would
have worked w/ my '94 100, but I'm not aure about your setup. $5.99, I
think.

The other option is to go to sears and get one of their hex key socket
sets.  You can use a breaker bar then. I think a set is $30.




Jim

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
> Behalf Of Ameer Antar
> Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2003 4:24 PM
> To: Quattro List
> Subject: HELP NEEDED: 5kT front strut removal
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>
> 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.
>
> -Ameer
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