[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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