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      10-29-2016, 06:49 PM   #18
themishmosh
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Originally Posted by PrematureApex View Post
Posted in your other thread...you will not be able to tip the top of the strut out from under the fender. Best bet is to drop the knuckle off of the bottom of the strut with it still installed. Detach sway and loosen inboard CA bolts to allow the knuckle to drop.
When I did just the springs, I did tilt the whole strut assembly out... But you have to compress the springs while in the wheel well. The second time I did it...I forget what I did when I changed the strut... Just glad I didn't have trouble and don't have to do it ever again!
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