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#132935 - 07/04/02 12:12 PM

How to Remove Strut Bolts

Mike Moore Offline

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Registered: 07/04/02
Posts: 1
Loc: SF Bay Area, CA

Hi all,

Time to replace the struts on my 98 Regal. I assume the GP process is the same.

I am unable to remove the lower two bolts on any strut. I've tried a variety of high-torque techniques but to no avail. Is there a post anywhere or does someone have suggestions about how to remove these two large bolts? Suggestions about the whole process also appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike

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#132936 - 07/07/02 06:51 AM

Re: How to Remove Strut Bolts

Jeff W. Offline

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Registered: 05/22/02
Posts: 19
Loc: North Texas

If you are reffering to the two bolts that are down by the axle shaft and brake rotors. those bolts are used to adjust either the caster or camber...too tired to remember which right now I know when I did front end alignments I usually tightened those bolts down with an impact wrench to ensure they would not move. So it might be quite a chore getting them off without an impact wrench. Hope the info helps.

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#132937 - 07/12/02 09:20 AM

Re: How to Remove Strut Bolts

MrQuija Offline

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Registered: 05/01/02
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Loc: Derwood, MD

you remove the two nuts (21mm) with a socket. Then you have to pound the bolts out with a hammer. Make sure you dont miss too often or you end up flattening out the bolt.

They are splined and so they sit inside a groove in the knuckle. If you were trying to turn the bolts, that would be a bad thing...

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