GolfGTIforum.co.uk

General => The garage => Topic started by: shunterdave on 04 April 2013, 11:18

Title: PLEASE HELP MK4 FRONT STRUT REMOVAL
Post by: shunterdave on 04 April 2013, 11:18

Having trouble removing front struts on my mk4 gti so i can fit loer springs did the rears without issue but fronts are being difficult . the balljoint on wishbone is spinning and cant get nut off ? and no room as it hits drive shaft ? tried jack underneath it still spins tried clamping it still spins PLEASE HELP GUYS ! :smiley:

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP MK4 FRONT STRUT REMOVAL
Post by: Screech16v on 04 April 2013, 21:48

Hi mate jacking from below the ball joint has worked for me every time may I suggest try jacking again as much as you dare then see if you can shock it with a hammer ,it may just tighten the taper enough to get the nut undone, or cut it below the nut and replace  :smiley:

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP MK4 FRONT STRUT REMOVAL
Post by: scarr89 on 04 April 2013, 22:36

Which nut?

I just hit the hub with a hammer until the strut came out. I can't remember if I removed the DS or not  :undecided:

Title: Re: PLEASE HELP MK4 FRONT STRUT REMOVAL
Post by: Screech16v on 04 April 2013, 22:43

Bottom ball joint nut.