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Stroked & Blown · 06-25-2010, 05:39 PM

Well that was easy...
Followed these steps and got it done in minutes

Set the steering wheel straight
Remove the plastic strut covers using a torx driver (I forget if it was t-15, t-20, or t-25)
Mark the current front strut/bolt locations with a marker for stock reference points that I will return to later
Loosen front strut bolts using a 1/2" socket (I loosened each 6 turns)
Gently pop off plastic discs covering the strut tower opening using a small flathead
Line the strut tower opening with a doubled-up towel for protection
Use a large screwdriver or small prybar to push the strut inward (I used a 4' prybar - They call me Commander Overtorque)
Torque strut bolts to 27ftlbs
Replace the plastic strut cover discs

AX tomorrow.

06-25-2010, 05:39 PM	#7
Stroked & Blown Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: MA Posts: 880	Well that was easy... Followed these steps and got it done in minutes Set the steering wheel straight Remove the plastic strut covers using a torx driver (I forget if it was t-15, t-20, or t-25) Mark the current front strut/bolt locations with a marker for stock reference points that I will return to later Loosen front strut bolts using a 1/2" socket (I loosened each 6 turns) Gently pop off plastic discs covering the strut tower opening using a small flathead Line the strut tower opening with a doubled-up towel for protection Use a large screwdriver or small prybar to push the strut inward (I used a 4' prybar - They call me Commander Overtorque) Torque strut bolts to 27ftlbs Replace the plastic strut cover discs AX tomorrow. __________________ 98 Arena Red 986 Last edited by Stroked & Blown; 06-25-2010 at 05:44 PM.