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That set screw is actually the shaft of the strut. Need to keep it from spinning while you tighten

Posted by: ThetaTau87 on 2008-10-10 10:00:35
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In Reply to: Clarification needed on strut mount removal / source for self-locking nut posted by sligh93 on 2008-10-10 07:07:33

the 22mm nut.

An impact gun will get the old nut off w/o holding the strut shaft, but you'll need to hold the shaft for installation to the correct torque.

'95 S6

'90 G60 Corrado 2.0L 16v Supercharged

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Clarification needed on strut mount removal / source for self-locking nut - sligh93 2008-10-10 07:07:33 (48 views)

That set screw is actually the shaft of the strut. Need to keep it from spinning while you tighten - ThetaTau87 2008-10-10 10:00:35 (26 views)

The 7mm hex is there to hold the strut from spinning while you wrench the nut on or off.... - turbos4audi 2008-10-10 07:21:34 (38 views)

Thanks! - sligh93 2008-10-10 11:16:35 (10 views)

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