Front left strut removal! 1985 gsl-se ( i have searched) Please help
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Front left strut removal! 1985 gsl-se ( i have searched) Please help
I looked through the archives and did some word searching but no luck. i have a 1985 gsl-se that im trying to replace my front left strut. the new ones come in tommorrow and it is stuck on the car. i have removed the 4 shock tower bolts. i tried to step on the rotor to push the air down and remove the whole assembly but it doesnt move down far enough. the bolts under the bottom go to the steering,sway bar and ect. and for some reason i cannot get to all of those bolts. i have even tried to impact socket the main strut bolt of but it just spins, and thats with me holding the actual strut with vice grips. does anyone know where i can look up and online manual or give me pointers? thanks
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yes. Unbolt the 2 17mm bolts @ lower control arm. Then very carefully and slowly, loosen the large nut that holds the cartridge to the strut tube. grab a long pipe and wedge it between the frame and sway bar. use this pipe to lower the LCA, thus reduce the tension on the coil spring.
once tension is gone, move the strut tube away from the LCA. also, be sure to place some drop cloth or cardboard on the floor as fluid will leak from the cartridge.
the rest is self-explanatory.
once tension is gone, move the strut tube away from the LCA. also, be sure to place some drop cloth or cardboard on the floor as fluid will leak from the cartridge.
the rest is self-explanatory.
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FYI....there is a good write-up in the archive.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/suspension-diy-1st-gen-front-suspension-w-lots-pics-555693/
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/suspension-diy-1st-gen-front-suspension-w-lots-pics-555693/
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