Pre-A1/A1 Strut bearings (was: Strut bearing replacement)

[rapieper@yahoo.com ('Cheapass' Ron Pieper)]

> The trick is keeping the strut shaft from turning when you try to
> loosen
> the
> 22mm nut. Any ideas there?
> 
> Neal
> 
> Yeah, in a junk yard, clamp a ViseGrip on the shaft, between the
> springs
> as tight as you can get it. 
> 
> Or use the special strut nut tool.
> 
> Or an impact driver might work, (the kind you use with a hammer).
> 
> Or bring a small 9 gallon air tank and a 1/2" impact gun, that should
> be
> enough for 2 quick blasts.
> 

Or, keep one of the lower strut-to-hub carrier bolts in place loosely,
at least until you get the 22mm nut within a few threads of removal.

=====
Cheapass Ron
'87 Scirocco 16Victor
Pet Peeve du jour:  It's GTI not GTi!!  Read the nameplate!  (US only)

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