front strut removal

[john q]

can anyone tell me how you separate the bottom end of the front strut?

 

[pr0ton]

can anyone tell me how you separate the bottom end of the front strut?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=3043148
http://www.swankmonkey.com/vw/jetta/2006/suspension/

Piece of cake, if you have a right tool for the job. I made mine from a 8mm allen socket.

 

[john q]

cheers for a great reply, i take it you cant get the strut out by removing the pinch bolt and compressing the spring in place to lift the strut up and out of its lower mount??

 

[pr0ton]

cheers for a great reply, i take it you cant get the strut out by removing the pinch bolt and compressing the spring in place to lift the strut up and out of its lower mount??

I had the same in mind. I tried to compress the spring in place, but it seemed to be quite hopeless. It's quite an easy job (about 1 hour per side) if you just take the axles off. Just remember to replace the old bolts with new ones, or you might end up with an unwelcome surprise on the motorway

 

[leoncp11]

thanks for that pr0ton very usefull link chris