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replacing strut bushings/bearings with KW v.3s...is there a special tool for the center

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Old 02-16-2009, 09:47 AM
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Default replacing strut bushings/bearings with KW v.3s...is there a special tool for the center
part? i have a tool to remove the large nut below...but what do you use for the top part to keep it from spinning? i tried all kind of sockets and nothing fits over, since its got a flat sides for an open wrench, but i can't get the open wrench in there...its too deep.

any suggestions? this is for KW v.3 with adjustment on top.
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impact gun will blast it off faster than the shaft can spin
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Default I thought that KWs were like Konis
I think a 7 or 8mm socket fits on the top nut below the adjustment tab (with konis).

do you have a pic of the strut top?
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Default You need this.....
<center><img src="http://zdmak.com/wbstore/images/NW3077.jpg"></center><p>i've tried deep offset wrenchs and 02 sockets - and nothing works. Impact gun will work as well - but you need this special tool as its open enough to allow you to put a full 10 mm wrench inside it.<ul><li><a href="http://zdmak.com/wbstore/main.asp?action=PROD&amp;PROD=MK-4491AA&amp;CTMP=1">Special Socket</a></li></ul>
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Default thx Joe. looks like it'll work, since the exposed area inbetween is about the room i need
to make it work. appreciate the link!
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I'll be buying one myself for my GC camber plate install :-)
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Default You actually won't need special tools with our plates
Box wrenches and socket is all that is neccessary.

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Default Hmm - Bruce had a bit of trouble getting a wrench on his ......
I figured I don't want anything to hold me up. This will make it a piece of cake :-)
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Default The key is to tighten the nut on the slider first
Once the nut is tight, you can then position the slider into the cup. If you decide on using a tool, make sure it's thin walled.
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Default That makes sense - but how do you get the lock nut on the strut tightened when the shaft is spinning
then torque it to spec?
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