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Darryl - 21 Sep 2005 01:24 GMT

Are there any tricks to replacing the front upper strut
mounts/bearings on a 2000 Alero? Specifically, I can't loosen the
upper strut nut--I've got a 22mm cut out socket (from my VW days) and
can grip the top of the shock with a 10mm open-end wrench but once
I've run out of room, the nut/shock just spin. No air tools
available. Here's another fun question: Can the upper strut nut be
removed with the car on the ground then jack up the car for quick
spring removal? (yes I do have a spring compressor).

TIA!
Darryl.
(email appreciated).

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R W Hughes - 23 Sep 2005 06:08 GMT

Impact wrench works well for this

> Are there any tricks to replacing the front upper strut
> mounts/bearings on a 2000 Alero? Specifically, I can't loosen the
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> Darryl.
> (email appreciated).

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git-r-done - 25 Sep 2005 20:36 GMT

"" wrote:

> Are there any tricks to replacing the front upper strut
> mounts/bearings on a 2000 Alero? Specifically, I can't loosen
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> Darryl.
> (email appreciated).

you need to remove the strut first. then after the strut is removed
and the spring is compressed you can remove the nut

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Darryl - 28 Sep 2005 00:36 GMT

> > Are there any tricks to replacing the front upper strut
> > mounts/bearings on a 2000 Alero? Specifically, I can't loosen
[quoted text clipped - 16 lines]
>you need to remove the strut first. then after the strut is removed
>and the spring is compressed you can remove the nut

Thanks for the reply.

The assembly was removed from the car on the first attempt and the
spring compressed, etc.; however, I couldn't crack the polyurethane(?)
nut inserts by hand. So, with the struts back in the car, I had a
shap remove and reinstall the nuts so on my second attempt, the nuts
came off with ease.

The question regarding the use of the car as a "spring compressor" is
a throwback to my VW days

Darryl.

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