R50/53 can't get front struts off/lower h&r
can't get front struts off/lower h&r
so i think i have taken off the bolts i need to but it just wont budge any one know what to do? I'm probably just some idiot missing something, the back was so much easier! ugh
You need a big screwdriver.
Stick it in the slot on the back side of the knuckle, and pry left and right to spread the pinch on the strut. If all else fails, load it up with PB and let it sit for a bit.
The hardware you should have removed are the one knuckle bolt, the three strut tower nuts and the swaybar endlink.
Stick it in the slot on the back side of the knuckle, and pry left and right to spread the pinch on the strut. If all else fails, load it up with PB and let it sit for a bit.
The hardware you should have removed are the one knuckle bolt, the three strut tower nuts and the swaybar endlink.
Review the how-to to see if you removed all the bolts. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ll-how-to.html
Then look here for a tip on spreading the lower strut mount gap on the steering knuckle using a ¼ drive extension. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...from-hell.html Sorry, I can’t just copy the photos where I’m posting from.
Then look here for a tip on spreading the lower strut mount gap on the steering knuckle using a ¼ drive extension. https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...from-hell.html Sorry, I can’t just copy the photos where I’m posting from.
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