G37sGraphite

iTrader: (9)

I have read that once you remove the spring and shock/strut from your car and after compressing the spring, the nut on on top of the assembly the ( Piston rod lock nut - per the service manual) is a bit of a pain to remove without a impact wrench.

Can one start by loosening this bolt while the assembly is on the car maybe a turn or two? Will this help the ease of removal?

I have read a couple of people did this but I wanted to confirm before I attempted it.


Thanks everyone for your time and any help!

blnewt

iTrader: (13)

IIRC it's pretty easy if you have the small wrench that holds the stud in place while you have another wrench to turn that nut. I think it's only torqued to like 28 ft lbs (just going by memory).

sLADe781

iTrader: (1)

What you'll need is an offset wrench:



I got a really cheap but good set at Harbor Freight and it will allow you to hold the piston in place while you turn the bolt.

slartibartfast

iTrader: (7)

The top of the shaft has two flats on which you apply an open-ended wrench. This holds the shaft while you use the above offset box-end wrench to loosen the nut.

G37sGraphite

iTrader: (9)

Thanks...will be doing it once my clamshell single action spring compressor is delivered. Gonna head to the store for the offset wrench...