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You already got some killer advice my puny stuff is inserted:
"I am replacing the tie rod end. Bentley recommends a press to push the end out. Is there a work around? Can a pickle fork do it? Also any general tips about replacing the tie-rod end?"
Pretty straight forward. On some cars they just fall right out, on other a pickle fork can seem a tad violent. I use a lever action joint separator. Thing works great. Mail order from Jacque Whipme (JC Whitney). Never seen one at a car parts place.
"Bentley shows a special tool to hold front shock stationary while loosening the strut nuts. Is there a work around for this?"
There is nice generic tool for under $20 from Lisle. But sometimes a moron tightened that top nut beyond tight, rendering the tool worthless.But I got me air tools now, so piece cake. Really if you plan on making Volvos a hobby, get a compressor. Those top nuts zip right off.
"I would imagine I can do the same thing with sockets, right?"
Nope.
"I don't have any sockets larger than 19mm will I need anything bigger than that for the shocks or any of the work mentioned on this post?"
Yep. Top nut is 15/16" if someone has replaced shocks or even the decarbons. Get a set up to 25mm 1/2 drive 6 pointers.
"Bentley also shows a special tool to loosen the slotted flange retainer nut and one to keep the strut assembly from turning. The slotted flange wrench looks almost necessary. Is there a way to loosen that flange without that wrench?"
Yep pipe wrench, big channels locks, or my favorite: HUGE VICE GRIPS.
"3) I am replacing all the rear bushings including the trailing arm bushings. I am renting the trailing arm tool from Brickboard Poster Duane Hoberg, who has been very helpful. I think I can do the other bushings with sockets and vices. Are there are tips or suggestions to making this easier or safer? "
Good move. Air tools. PB Blaster.
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