so i started my nm spring install last night after the bruins game and when i got to the front springs i realized don't have the right tools for taking the nut off the top of the front struts, if anyone with a cordless impact wrench could swing by and give a quick hand i would GREATLY appreciate it!!! Im in Newton its 5 min outside of boston! im so close to being done im just stuck now and could really use some help!!

 

not even a impact wrench, just anyone that knows exactly what their doing and has the right tools i would appreciate it!

 

I used a spark plug wrench with the bolt shaped top, and an Allen wrench. Backyard way to do it, but it works.

Nik

 

ended up going to a local gas station with a garage and they let me use their tools in the shop!

 

Could you please tell me the guide you refer to? I find two guides online, one is http://www.pelicanparts.com/techarti...eplacement.htm,the other one is http://www.*********************/lib...#axzz2VhC2a7C2,
But neither describes the torque spec. of some nuts. Could you please tell me the torque spec. for the key nuts?
Thank you.

 

I mostly used pelicanparts but I did find some of the torque specs somewhere else, ill have to get back to you on where when I get out of work!

 

Thank you!
My car model is R50. And because the front strut mount cracked, I need to replace it.

 

sorry i been really tied up lately, but for the front springs i had an air compressor, if there is any possible way to get one to use for the day i HIGHLY recommend it. but for the most part i used the pelicanparts site, and i got some info out of http://www.billswebspace.com/R53Spri...stallation.htm, and also http://www.minicooperspeed.com/mini-...-installation/