HELP!! rear strut removal problems..
07-03-2005, 11:57 PM
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HELP!! rear strut removal problems..
i'm trying to install some sportline coilovers on my 98 accord [4dr].. i got the fronts on pretty easily.. but im having problemos removing the rear struts.. i know theres just one bolt connecting the strut in place with the knuckle.. and only one nut at the top.. but after removing both, the bushing at the bottom just wont fit through the knuckle.. its pushing against something on the left.. i've tried everything.. prying, hitting, pushing.. nothing worked.. just wondering if anyones ever had this problem before or if anyone has any suggestions.. it sucks ass that such a little problem is giving me so much trouble.. any help would be appreciated.. thanks
07-04-2005, 12:34 AM
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Originally Posted by diplomattik
i'm trying to install some sportline coilovers on my 98 accord [4dr].. i got the fronts on pretty easily.. but im having problemos removing the rear struts.. i know theres just one bolt connecting the strut in place with the knuckle.. and only one nut at the top.. but after removing both, the bushing at the bottom just wont fit through the knuckle.. its pushing against something on the left.. i've tried everything.. prying, hitting, pushing.. nothing worked.. just wondering if anyones ever had this problem before or if anyone has any suggestions.. it sucks ass that such a little problem is giving me so much trouble.. any help would be appreciated.. thanks
it is extrmely hard to get to.
07-04-2005, 09:00 AM
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Yeah, to get to the two nuts on top (don't remove the center top mount nut) you need to remove the side bolsters (one 10mm bolt under the bottom between the bolster and the seat bottom. Then lay the seat back forward, remove the plastic tray on top, then you should have access.
Once you remove those nuts, the spring/shock assembly should be loose, but like you said, it probably won't quite fall out. You will probably have to have someone else come out and stand on the rear rotor/drum to push the spindle down to give you more room. You should eventually be able to fenagle it out.
Once you remove those nuts, the spring/shock assembly should be loose, but like you said, it probably won't quite fall out. You will probably have to have someone else come out and stand on the rear rotor/drum to push the spindle down to give you more room. You should eventually be able to fenagle it out.