Re: Snap-On Strut Cartridge tool; will it work?

[ejfluhr@austin.ibm.com (Fluhr)]

>The tool for the top nut is something that others have claimed they can
>substitute for using an oxy sensor socket. It has a side opening through
>which a 6mm hex can be applied.

I was the one to make the claim about using an oxygen sensor socket, so
I feel I should explain it.

Most oxygen sensors that I have seen include a large hex head machined
into the top of them, in addition to the receptacle for a 1/2" drive
rachet/breaker bar.  The oxygen sensor just also happens to fit the
top strut nut quite nicely.  I used to use an impact gun with the
socket to loosen and tighten the nut, but I found that it could cause
the slotted nut below it to loosen up and allow the strut shaft to
clang around when the suspension actuated.

Conveniently, a long 6mm hex key will fit through the square for
the ratchet in the oxygen sensor, and holds the strut while you
turn the oxgyen sensor with a wrench.  Personally, I use a 6mm hex
socket inside the oxygen sensor socket with a 3/8" drive extension
through the 1/2" drive opening in the socket. 

Later,
Eric
'85 CGT, '82 urq
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