Re: Suspension on the way - How to remove rear top shock nut?

[Bryan Billings <vwxcross@worldnet.att.net>]

You need to have an impact gun. No way around it.

Matt Cleland wrote:
> 
> Well, my Bilsteins/NS Sport springs are on the way. I'm looking
> thru the Bentley, and pretty much have the front disassembly/
> assembly process figured out.  I bought a deep-well 22mm socket
> and ground 2 sides flat to grab with a wrench, while using a
> hex key to hold the shaft.
> 
> I see that RB says that you should use some special VW tool to remove
> the rear top shock nut, but there isn't much detail.  I haven't
> looked in there yet, either.  What is the process for getting
> the rears unhooked, and do I need to make a special tool for that
> too?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
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> Matt Cleland                                    cleland@stlnet.com
> 98 Jetta GLX 3 days to Bilstein edition
> Black/Biber