Replacing rear suspension 996 1999

[marksawtell]

Hi there

Hopefully someone can help me. I've got replacement springs and dampners. I've manged to get the complete suspension out on one side of the car. I've compressed the spring by one inch so the top section with the rubbers etc turns freely. I've then taken the centre bolt off at the top that supposedly hold the whole thing together, but can't seem to slide the rubber assembly off the spigot at the top. I'm slightly nervous to heat the bold up with all the rubber at that end. I've also tried put a spanner on the end of the centre spindlle and trying to rotatate the rubber to break it free but not getting very far...

Any ideas how to losen the top end off?

Many thanks in advance of any help.

Regards

Mark

[logray]

Maybe try getting it out of the car, loosen the other three bolts so the whole strut drops out, then get it on a bench?

[marksawtell]

Thanks logray for replying ..

I had taken the three bolts off and actually got it on the bench . I solved it by compressing the spring, leaving about 3 inches at the top, then angle grinded through the 'non compress part of the spring, which then gave me enough space to get in with the angle grinder and actually cut the main bar in the damper . I could then get the top part in the vice and persuaded it with a hammer to come loose.

Please note anybody else reading this post, this method is only good if you are replacing the springs and damper! ;-)

[Dharn55]

I was having the same problem when installing my PSS10's. Took the struts to a friends shop where he had a good impact wrench with lots of air pressure . With that it came right off. The right tools are always helpful.

Edited April 9, 2012 by Dharn55

[logray]

Nice work.

Once it's on the bench, take no prisoners!