Removing Strut from Steering Knuckle - Question

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orp789

Discussion Starter · Dec 31, 2010

I am in the process of installing new front struts. I've removed the pincher bolt and the bolt from the sway bar endlink. I tried to beat the knuckle off the end of the strut. I made some heady way but probably have another .5" to go. I can beat the thing down some more but dont want to damage anything. Any suggestions or do I need to remove another bar? Its an 02 sable. I've been following this guys guide on youtube and everything was going fine until the 3:20 mark.

Thanks in advance.

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orp789

Discussion Starter · #3 · Dec 31, 2010

JATO said:
I leave the top of the strut bolted to the strut tower and use a 5 foot pry bar to flex the lower control arm down enough to let the end of the strut to clear the knuckle. A railroad lining bar works great for this.

I'm guessing you doing something like this? I might take a few more whacks at in the morning but looks like I might have to take the caliper and lower control arm off.

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orp789

Discussion Starter · #6 · Dec 31, 2010

Thanks for the suggestions!

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orp789

Discussion Starter · #7 · Dec 31, 2010

I threw in the towel on this. Got a call in to the shade tree mechanic up the street.

If only auto zone rented out a 300+ lb guy I might be able to do this.

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