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isuras2 · Joined: 17 Jun 2005 Posts: 458 Location: Phoenix, AZ

If I lower the struts and replace the strut inserts using the trolley jack method, there aren't any special tools needed, correct?
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

There is a special nut that holds the catridge inside the strut assembly. You can either obtain the special tool, or use a pipe wrench, or use a hammer and chisel to loosen it. I did the last, and it worked fine (a new nut should come with the cartridges).

Good luck!
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Smoothie · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 3:29 am Post subject:

A 22mm deep offset wrench and 8mm open-end or whatever size allen wrench to loosen the top, then a pipe wrench to loosen the cap that holds the insert in..

for the top (click for larger) -

That insert cap can be tough to remove, so before loosening the top, with the wheel off and front jacked-up (spring extended) see if you can reach in between the spring coils with the pipe wrench and loosen the cap (just break it free - don't remove it until later).
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Rasta Monsta · Joined: 12 Jul 2006 Posts: 11733 Location: PacNW

Oh yeah, forgot about that. If you have an O2 sensor socket, that works as well (you can turn the nut with the socket and crescent wrench while holding the allen key inserted through the socket).

Yikes, I am sounding like a bit of a hack, eh?

Also, on the wrench. . .I think I read somewhere that the 22mm deep offset can't be Craftsman. . .
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WeiBe (1987 924S 2.5t) - 931 S3

Smoothie · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 7:02 am Post subject:

I'm glad now that I hopped on the metric offset wrench deal when I did years ago, - now they (HFT)'re only showing the SAE set (though it should include some metric equivalents like 1/2"=13mm, 3/4"=19mm, 7/8"=22mm-or probably close enough, etc.) -
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=32041

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Benino · Posted: Tue Aug 21, 2007 2:21 pm Post subject:

I got a 22mm offset wrench at the swapmeet. Works great. I've only had to use that wrench for strut insert replacements. I guess I was too cheap to buy the whole set. I use the pipe wrench to remove the insert nut. yup. I'm ghetto like that too:

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RC · Joined: 25 Mar 2007 Posts: 2637 Location: Australia

A rattle gun ( pneumatic impact driver) on the top nut makes it so easy. If you are replacing inserts it won`t matter using locking pliers or similar on the strut shaft. Tightening the new one is a different matter though!

Have not undone the cartridge retaining nut but mine appears to have been done previously with a pipe wrench.

Roger

Mike924 · Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Posts: 2601 Location: IoW UK

There's no problem with using a pipe wrench for this job - provided you make sure you get good grip first time. It's only if the wrench slips that it causes damage...
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