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Re: 87 325 strut replacement (archive)
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Posted by foyster on August 20, 2000 at 01:14:34:

In Reply to: 87 325 strut replacement posted by Archer on August 19, 2000 at 22:03:04:


How the hell do you remove the recessed nut at the top of the strut shaft that is recessed into the strut bearing but requires a backup to keep the shaft from turning. The nut requires a 19mm socket. With the socket in place there is no way to get the back up 8mm socket on the shaft. So much for german engineering.

Put a 1/4" drive extension through a 1/2" drive 19mm socket and put an 8mm socket on it.Loosen the 19 with a visegrip while holding the 1/4" ratchet. Worked for me.

Greg


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