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Old 09-03-2013, 08:43 PM   #9
frsdiy
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Tool to remove the strut top nut

http://www.harborfreight.com/21-piec...set-67974.html

There is no risk of spinning the strut shaft with this tool. This is only around $20 and it includes an extension socket for the rear strut tightening through that tiny hole. I wasted money on an electric impact wrench for 3x the price of this. Of course you will need a metric hex key to hold the shaft in place as well. Just tighten till it feels solid. Main point of the torque spec I think is to prevent over-tightening the nut. This is hard do to with this because the spring will twist before you end up over-tightening. If you dont have harbor tools the tool you want is "go through socket" 17 mm 14 mm
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