Help: What tools are needed for strut/spring replacement
 

Wanted to do the swap this weekend. Besides the spring compressor, anything unusual I should get my hands on?

TIA

7mm hex wrench, a spark plug socket with the hex design on the exterior of it so you can
 

put the hex wrench thru it and dismantle the struct,sorry I forget the size...This eliminates the need for the special VAG tool for the job.
Heavy Hammer, couple of jacks.
Stubby screwdriver that can be sacrificed in opening the lower control arm strut mounting point, used in conjunction with a pair of vice grips, Oh yeah Torque wrench and lock tight red.
Marcus

Beer....:-)

better yet... two beers!!!

lol >>>>>>> "....that can be sacrificed" .........Dont I know it =)

And these..........
 

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And some of this.........
 

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Nice presentation!!

Explanation.........
 

Mike and I were suddenly overcome with some serious munchies. Unfortunately the pie was cold. We weren't in the mood for cold pie, hence the shovel which facilitated shoving the pie in the fire. Munchies conquered............for about 15 minutes;-)

LOL!!

Thats not what I think it is.... is it?!?!?

A serious answer...
 

There's a special tool, to spread the hub apart to get the bottom of the strut out of the hub. You'll need this, or your project will be sorely cut short. Aside from that, 18mm socket & wrench, 21mm, 10mm, and you'll also need to take off the inner cv joint on the passenger side, which is 12 point allen, not sure of the size, 10mm? That's gonna be a hard tool to get a hold of, too! Good luck!

naaahhhhhhhhhhhh :-D

your smoking cinnamon sticks?!?!?!? ;)