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Subject:Re: Removing Front Shocks Question
From:Peter Cassidy
Date:Tue, 27 Feb 2001 16:04:31 +0000

>Hi all:
>I'm trying to remove the top nut, but the whole assembly (nut and
>threaded portion of shock) is turning.  I don't think it's corrosion -
>everything looks clean and bright - but simply "sticktion" between the
>parts.  There's a small unthreaded portion of the shock above the
>threaded part, but I've not had any success clamping on to this to
>prevent the assembly from turning.
>
>Any hints on how this is done?

There's a 'key' in the top of the strut which should allow you to get
a small wrench onto it to prevent it from turning.

>Tom Young                      tomyoung1@home.com

Pete C

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