Strut Nut Tool ?
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Does anybody know where I can buy the socket that allows you to remove and install the top nut on an 8th gen strut ? Honda has a part number -can I buy it a a dealer ?
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I keep forgetting how DIYers do it.
A ratchet and socket will just spin the shaft. Definitely.
Allen wrench to hold the shaft.....unless the wrench slips and spreads the shaft. Then you are sorta screwed.
A fast impact gun will zip the nut off with repeated trigger pulls. No allen wrench necessary for me.
Side note: Just went looking for real pics for a better answer, and realized I couldn't the pics, in addition to newer wiring diagrams. I haven't been able to get SOME pics from the Honda site ever since I changed to IE9. Trying to uninstall it now to go back to IE8. Guess I'll see what happens soon.
Stuck with IE for Honda, that's it. No other browser works on their site.
A ratchet and socket will just spin the shaft. Definitely.
Allen wrench to hold the shaft.....unless the wrench slips and spreads the shaft. Then you are sorta screwed.
A fast impact gun will zip the nut off with repeated trigger pulls. No allen wrench necessary for me.
Side note: Just went looking for real pics for a better answer, and realized I couldn't the pics, in addition to newer wiring diagrams. I haven't been able to get SOME pics from the Honda site ever since I changed to IE9. Trying to uninstall it now to go back to IE8. Guess I'll see what happens soon.
Stuck with IE for Honda, that's it. No other browser works on their site.
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So I found a pic...can't link it here.
I get it now.
The adapter is used because the nut sits down in a recessed area and a regular wrench probably can't reach it.
Alternate method: Offset box wrench
I'll stick to using my impact gun. Speed is time, time is money.
Another option: Carry your struts in to a shop, have them break them down and change whatever parts.
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Taking it off is not the problem, putting the new one on is. Would you use the impact gun to install too ?
I will look at the offset box wrench- maybe too tight/deep to do so.
I think a spark plug socket that has flats on it for a wrench might work- if I can get one the right size for the nut.
I will look at the offset box wrench- maybe too tight/deep to do so.
I think a spark plug socket that has flats on it for a wrench might work- if I can get one the right size for the nut.
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Taking it off is not the problem, putting the new one on is.
Installation is the reverse of disassembly.
Would you use the impact gun to install too ?
I think a spark plug socket that has flats on it for a wrench might work- if I can get one the right size for the nut.
Here you go, check this out: http://toolguyd.com/craftsman-max-ax...t-and-sockets/
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That's the ticket !
the part that Honda has, looks like a crowsfoot welded to a deep socket
Use a torque wrench and hex , and you are all done.
I can find GM one's all over too places - but they are 22MM and a bit big.
the part that Honda has, looks like a crowsfoot welded to a deep socket
Use a torque wrench and hex , and you are all done.
I can find GM one's all over too places - but they are 22MM and a bit big.
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