 removing old shock inserts from the front struts?, front shock removal |
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| timmaria |
 Dec 8 2014, 10:29 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California  |
I know I should have used a spanner wrench but I used an air hammer and cracked the jamb nut. But how do you pull the shock out of the spindle ?
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| malcolm2 |
Dec 8 2014, 10:33 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States 
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It has been too long since I did it, but is that a set screw at the btm?
I really thought mine just slid out. |
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| falcor75 |
Dec 8 2014, 11:34 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,579 Joined: 22-November 12 From: Sweden Member No.: 15,176 Region Association: Scandinavia
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It should just slide out, if it doesnt try bolting a spanner to the top thread and pound on the spanner with a rubber mallet while keeping a foot on the hub assy or gently clamping the strut body in a vice.
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| timmaria |
Dec 8 2014, 11:52 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 14 Joined: 13-August 14 From: Fresno, Ca Member No.: 17,773 Region Association: Central California |
QUOTE(falcor75 @ Dec 8 2014, 09:34 PM)  It should just slide out, if it doesnt try bolting a spanner to the top thread and pound on the spanner with a rubber mallet while keeping a goot on the hub assy or gently clamping the strut body in a vice. thanks ,I'll try that. |
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| Jeff Hail |
Dec 9 2014, 01:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,141 Joined: 3-May 07 From: LA/ CA Member No.: 7,712 |
Turn it upside down and drain the fluid first....or you will wear it and smell like hypoid gear oil for days. Grab the rod and jerk it like pulling carrots.
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| Bulldog9 |
Dec 9 2014, 05:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 705 Joined: 21-August 13 From: United States Member No.: 16,283 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
If it is the original Boge/Sachs strut, there is an O ring keeping everything in the tube. Pull the o ring out with a small pic and the insert will slide up.
See pics. Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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| ClayPerrine |
Dec 9 2014, 06:15 AM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 16,315 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille
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A recommendation..
When installing the new inserts, put a drop of locktite on the threads. I had two of the collars back off in the last year, and a dab of locktite will keep it from happening to you. |
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| CptTripps |
Dec 9 2014, 10:39 AM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,585 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Tuscaloosa, AL and Akron, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sit on the ground...put the bottom between your feet...pull like hell. (After you drain it.)
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| bdstone914 |
Dec 9 2014, 02:53 PM
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bdstone914 Group: Members Posts: 4,906 Joined: 8-November 03 From: Riverside CA Member No.: 1,319 |
I have had several stick badly in the strut. I clamp the top of the strut rod in a vice and tap on the frame part of the spindle assembly with a hammer.
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| 76-914 |
Dec 9 2014, 03:06 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,700 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California
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One other comment. Check to see if the strut is dented at the weld tab. Easily dented "in" in the area. Ask me how I know.
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| r_towle |
Dec 9 2014, 06:31 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,705 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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Turn upside down, over you head and pull it out while holding it there.
Leave the fluid in to help you remove the strut......nothing bad will happen. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Dec 9 2014, 07:28 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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Note that some 911 struts have inserts that are held in with roll pins. Those need to be tapped out before you can remove the insert from the strut.
It doesn't look like you have one of those, but just in case... --DD |
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