Removing struts do i remove this bolt
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Removing struts do i remove this bolt
Okay im confused i was reading this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post2254601
And im not sure if i remove this bolt at the top or not.. I dont want the spring to shoot off. I have all the bolts undone at the bottom but the thing just doesn't wanna come out. do i unscrew this bolt?
Its stuck
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post2254601
And im not sure if i remove this bolt at the top or not.. I dont want the spring to shoot off. I have all the bolts undone at the bottom but the thing just doesn't wanna come out. do i unscrew this bolt?
Its stuck
Last edited by Xhale707; Jan 28, 2011 at 06:46 PM.
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The center should be a 7mm allen key/hex. Hold that steady and use a 22mm (or 24mm?) socket on the nut.
Once the nut is off the strut assembly should drop out and you can remove the black plate.
Make note of how the 'hat' at the top (strut bearing) is oriented so it sits right on reassembly.
Once the nut is off the strut assembly should drop out and you can remove the black plate.
Make note of how the 'hat' at the top (strut bearing) is oriented so it sits right on reassembly.
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Okay im confused i was reading this
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post2254601
And im not sure if i remove this bolt at the top or not.. I dont want the spring to shoot off. I have all the bolts undone at the bottom but the thing just doesn't wanna come out. do i unscrew this bolt?
Its stuck
https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ml#post2254601
And im not sure if i remove this bolt at the top or not.. I dont want the spring to shoot off. I have all the bolts undone at the bottom but the thing just doesn't wanna come out. do i unscrew this bolt?
Its stuck
