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removing strut X-nut 850 1996

posted by  someone claiming to be jenkins on  Sun Mar 13 10:30 CST 2005 [RELATED]

Hi everyone,
I'm planning to replace my struts myself. One part of the procedure I'm wondering about is how to remove the X-shaped nut that holds the strut mount. I know that IPD sells a tool for just this purpose, but I'm wondering how folks who have done this job have gone about removing this nut. Thanks.
-phil








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    removing strut X-nut 850 1995

    posted by  HO on  Mon Mar 14 03:27 CST 2005
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    I bought the tool from Volvo to remove this nut. The Volvo tool allowed me to torque the nut to specified torque value.

    Ching-Ho Cheng
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    removing strut X-nut 850 1996

    posted by  Rick2/850's on  Sun Mar 13 17:43 CST 2005
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    When I did my strut mounts I was concerned about this also. I agree with Irollturbo a channell locks works fine it's not that tight. or you can wack it with a chisel and hammer counter clock wise.







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    removing strut X-nut 850 1996

    posted by  Irollturbo on  Sun Mar 13 16:46 CST 2005
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    I used some channel lock pliers. It wasn't the prettiest, but it worked.








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      removing strut X-nut 850 1996

      posted by  someone claiming to be bill on  Mon Mar 14 14:24 CST 2005 [RELATED]

      Large crescent works well. The "groove" in 1 jaw accepts 1 leg of the X and it grips nicely.







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