cabo Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I did a search and found that most people use an impact wrench to remove the top bolt on the strut. I don't have one and no around me does that I can borrow. Would rather not buy one. Is there any other way? I replacing everything. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datsunlover Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 I to am without air tools, but it's no problem with normal hand tools. You are talking about the bolt in the middle that is inside the top 'hat' of the strut housing right? Using a ratchet with a deep socket and extension, I loosened it with the struts still bolted in the car (those 3 studs sticking out of the top of the 'hat' ) and then removed the assembly. Then use a spring compresor on the coil, and the nut will spin off easily with a ratchet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zguitar71 Posted January 23, 2005 Share Posted January 23, 2005 Remember to not remove the nut completely until the spring is compressed or you could get hurt very bad. Loosening the nut is O.K. though just like was said earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabo Posted January 24, 2005 Author Share Posted January 24, 2005 thanks guys. I think I will place it back in and do it that way. I have the springs compressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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