Spring Install How-To?
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
2012 C250, 2012 Audi Q5, 2012 VW Jetta
Spring Install How-To?
Does anybody have a how-to or any decent instruction material for installing springs on our cars. I've done a few cars before and I'm confident I can swap out the springs but it would be nice to have some instructions to fall back on. Anything with a list of tools to make sure I have everything I need would be a huge help. Thanks in advance.
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2009 CLK 550 Cabriolet
Same as any other car with Macpherson Strut type front suspension. First thing, do not even attempt without a quality spring compressor!! The rears are a breeze...30 minutes tops....the fronts can be a royal PIA!! Safety 1st!!!
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2008 C350 Sport
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From: Pittsburgh, PA
2012 C250, 2012 Audi Q5, 2012 VW Jetta
HELP
Alright guys,
I'm stuck... I got the rears swapped out earlier today with no trouble at all. I pulled the front wheels and the ball joint has a huge E-torx bolt (maybe between E20-E24). My set of female torx drivers only goes up to E16. Can anybody tell me the exact size of the driver needed to free that nut from the ball joint? It would save me a bunch of money if I don't have to buy a whole bunch of them to ensure I have the correct size.
Thanks
I'm stuck... I got the rears swapped out earlier today with no trouble at all. I pulled the front wheels and the ball joint has a huge E-torx bolt (maybe between E20-E24). My set of female torx drivers only goes up to E16. Can anybody tell me the exact size of the driver needed to free that nut from the ball joint? It would save me a bunch of money if I don't have to buy a whole bunch of them to ensure I have the correct size.
Thanks
