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Author New problem - removing the top bolt on ftont suspension
Matt H
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31st May 06 at 11:07   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Quite frankly its being a total coont

Put some penetrating oil onto it, left it 15 mins & tried again. Still wont budge.

According to Haynes:

Jack up, axle stands in, remove wheels, use the jack to raise the arm slightly to relieve pressure, undo bolts, lower jack, remove spring

Is there anyhting I should be doing other than this?

Cheers

[Edited on 31-05-2006 by Matt H]
Marc
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31st May 06 at 11:09   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Is there enough access to slide something over the wrench to give greater leverage?
Matt H
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31st May 06 at 11:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Not really no

Why are these bolts on to tight

On one side of the bolt its square, that is right isn't it
Jake
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are you sure you're not tightening it up?
Marc
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Who fitted them, you or a garage?
Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Not really no

Why are these bolts on to tight

On one side of the bolt its square, that is right isn't it


matt... the right side yeah ????

get a mate to stand on the drum pushing it into the floor (disconnect the bias valve first) you should just be able to get a powerbar in, i did this with a 24" powerbar on sunday
Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by jake
are you sure you're not tightening it up?



Left for loose, right for tight

100% sure
Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Marc
Who fitted them, you or a garage?


Vauxhall I guess

This is my runabout, its pretty much standard. Putting some lowering springs onto it.

Will go look for my big nasty bar
Matt H
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quote:
Originally posted by Rileysport
quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Not really no

Why are these bolts on to tight

On one side of the bolt its square, that is right isn't it


matt... the right side yeah ????

get a mate to stand on the drum pushing it into the floor (disconnect the bias valve first) you should just be able to get a powerbar in, i did this with a 24" powerbar on sunday


Is the left side easier?
Rileysport
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oh yes
Marc
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Vauxhall I guess


I was thinking air tools may have been used??

Yes, big bar!
The_Igor_Has_Landed
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If u are just putting lowering springs, just undo the top mounts. I needed to remove my rear Koni Adjustables to change their settings, but couldnt shift the bottom mount either.

I just undid the top mounts and lowered the back axle. Watch u dont lower it too far tho otherwise u'll rupture the brake pipes
ed
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Use a torque wrench or breaker bar?
Matt H
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31st May 06 at 13:02   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Done it now

Looks quite low

Fronts are next, await my post asking how to do these bastard bolts
Jake
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how did you do the bolts?
Marc
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What did you do then? Big bar?
Matt H
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Big barry bashing bull boobar bushy bar
Marc
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Can't beat a big bar! Did you have a hammer near by just in case?
Matt H
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New problem:

I apparently need a 18mm deep spanner. My local parts shop doesn't sell them

Any way around this?
Rileysport
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You want an offset 18mm spanner and a 9mm socket
Matt H
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Like this

Rileysport
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thats it... 9mm socket is for standard shocks
Matt H
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Do halfords sell drop neck spammers?
Rileysport
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quote:
Originally posted by Matt H
Do halfords sell drop neck spammers?


think thats where mine came from

 
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