Re: Removing rear shock from spring

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

>>I'm changing the springs/shocks on my '87 5ktqw to H&R/Boge.  I started
with the rears since they're easier.  I have the whole spring/shock
assembly in a vise with spring compressors on the springs.  I don't have
the special tool 3017A shown in Bentley.

Any tips on removal of the top nut without spinning the shock piston?  I
may have to resort to a ViseGrip on the shock piston.  My 17mm wrench is
not thin enough to fit in there so I'm stuck with using a socket.<<

isn't there a hex socket (allen head) in the end of the strut piston? 
having just btdt last night with my coupe's stuff, I also found the top
spring mount a handy place to put a big channel lock plier to get the
nut started turning.  Of course your car is quite different than mine,
ymmv.

-- 
Huw Powell

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