Removal of front suspension

[coopers03]

Hi all,

I have tried to remove the top nut of the strut on my golf gti but unable to do this have tried with just a socket and tried with an allen key and spanner but still no luck. I am replacing the whole shocks aswell is there an easy way that i can get these off?

Thanks

Steve

[justalex81]

spark plug socket with a hex shaped head (so you can hold against) and an allen key through the middle

[archie837]

Airgunned mine off

[AudiA8Quattro]

Don't use an airgun, possible damage to the shock absorber seal can result.

[Gash]

impact wrench i used to take mine off. took 10 seconds

[AudiA8Quattro]

Battery powered is ok, but i wouldn't use air tools.