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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:45 AM
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Alright so i ran into another problem. I searched and couldn't really find any solution. So when i try to tighten rear strut nut it just keeps spinning. Car up or down. Should i just do it with the whole strut assembly out of the car? The front seems to get to the spec torque when the car is on the ground, when its up in the air it keeps spinning. Figured the same would work for the rear but no luck.
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 05:18 PM
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this is the nut holding the top plate? this should be done with the spring compressed on a spring compressor...
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Yes the very top nut on the strut. I just replaced my springs to h techs. Anyways I will try taking out the struts and compressing them again to tighten the top nut. Thanks.
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You need to use a hex key to hold the shaft in place while you tighten the top nut. As he said, it should be done while the spring is compressed.
Old May 5, 2011 | 06:22 AM
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