[s-cars] front strut assembly removal

David Giannandrea david.giannandrea at sbcglobal.net
Mon Aug 2 12:27:19 PDT 2010


Just a couple pointers:

	Loosen axle nut before any other disassembly. CAR ON GROUND!
	Half shaft can stay attached to trans.

After brakes, half shaft, control arm, sway bar are detached, strut will
drop out from the 3 bolts at the top of the tower.

Manual recommends NEW axle nut. Torque to something like 120 ft-lbs PLUS 1/2
turn...be sure the tires (all 4) are on the ground again for this final
torquing. Don't use the wife pressing on the brakes because you might just
torque the car off the jack stands. I have a 30" bar and I can barely get
the complete 1/2 turn on that nut...cheater recommended.

David



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