removing struts in a 4kq

[Michael Williams <daserde@ucla.edu>]

OK all, i know this is short notice, but if someone can either tell me 
where in the archive that great instruction is on how to remove the front 
suspension on my 4kq, or if someone can give me some tips, then i would 
be grateful, especially if it is before noon PST.

Anyway, i have the socket for the axle nut, i have an offset wrench that 
will work for the top nut, my problem consists of two things: the ball 
joint and tie rod.  Since im doing this on essentially a 0 dollar budget, 
i dont have money for an alignment.  I know that if you do it a certain 
way, its possible to do this without needing one.

I have a crappy 6 inch gear puller from sears, but it doesnt seem to work 
in the slightest.  IT starts to apply pressure, then just pops off.  I 
hear that you can use a crowbar or somethign like that...

Is it necessary to remove the links for the sway bar, and how easy are 
they to put back in.

How do i disconnect the tie rod end wihtout destroying it?

That should be about it.  I think i have pretty much everything else 
covered.

TIA everyone.

later...


Michael Sheridan Williams
ICQ# 11740998

1985 4000 S Quattro 185,000+ miles, Koni Yellows/Coilover (2B), strut 
brace, Sport 8000 Tires, K&N, MOMO 4pt harnesses, Hella XL Driving lights 
(excuse me, auxilliary low beams) (2x135w), magnecor wires....<out of 
breath>
1986 Oceanic Blue, 4000CS Quattro--Parting Out(ask if you want anything)
My father's: 1986 4000 CS Quattro--Graphite 161,000 miles

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