Changing strut shock.

[Mark Rosenkrantz]

SOMETIMES you can spin them off with an impact gun.  The real problem is you
need the tool to torque them.  ALWAYS replace the strut bearings.

Mark Rosenkrantz

On Sun, Aug 8, 2010 at 11:13 PM, Al <bournej at hawaii.rr.com> wrote:

> '90 80
>
> Hi guys,
>
> Will I need all of the tools called out in Bentley? Like the socket Tool #
> 3078, that has a side chewed out, so the hex wrench can hold the shaft while
> turning the nut. Will enough tension be released by removing the strut from
> the wheel housing , allowing it to hang down, so I can turn the nut without
> a tool, just a socket?
>
> Or the tool WV524 that has two ears to remove the slotted nut, that hold
> down the strut mounting w/bearing. Wouldn't a long needle nose pliers do the
> same thing?
>
> My strut mountings have 40K on them, replace or leave. OEM or something
> better.
>
> Besides  a device to compress the springs, anything else I need to know?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Al
>
>
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