esanmiguel

I was following MarTT's instructions on bearing/strut bushing removal procedures and was able to remove the old bushing and bearing. The problem I have now is trying to put everything back together.

The problem in particular is the "2nd" 21mm nut that holds the strut together. I do not have the right tool to really tighten it (though I was able to remove it). I have Koni struts and the top of the strut needs to be held down with an 11mm socket (not a 7mm allen as the normal strut has).

I am using a spark plug socket and an 11mm socket with a 6" extender that goes through the plug socket. This should enable me to hold down the top of the strut with the 11mm socket and turn the spark plug socket with a wrench.

The problem is the spark plug socket..It does not quite fit the 21mm nut perfectly and I am not able to get a good grip on it to tighten it properly. I also have an 02 sensor socket which fits a little better but the 11mm socket and extender doesnt quite fit inside of it.

I think my only choice now is to get a really deep offset wrench from Stahlwille (60 degree deep offset?). This would basically give me an open room to hold down the strut with the 11mm socket while I tighten it down. Problem is, I havent found a site where they sell just this one wrench and I dont want to spend $100+ for a whole set of Sthalwille wrenches that I wont need. I think this is the only choice I have for now, if anyone has any other ideas I would appreciate it.

MaD MaTTer

I got my single deep socket wrench for my Konis at the local Sears. check them out.

JeTT 180QC

Ended up doing the best I could and taking to my mechanic. He used an impact wrench to make sure everything was tight.

esanmiguel

Sears only has 45 degree deep..Is that deep enough?