Front shock bottom bolt

[MKing7]

Is the nut on the rear side of the front shock loose or attached? I can't find a way to get a wrench or socket on it. And if I did I can't see how I'd ever get it back on anyway.

Hoping I can just back the bolt out from the front...

 

[rscurtis]

It is held in place. Hit it with some WD40 before you change the shocks.

 

[MKing7]

Thanks. You'd be screwed if that nut came loose.

 

[Road Dog]

On the 2nd gen it's a flag nut and doesn't need a wrench.

 

[LRutigliano]

The nut is held in place.



Make sure to spray it with some kind thread loosener and it should come out pretty easily.



When you go to re-install, spray it with WD40 or anti-sieze.



Torque spec is 100 ft-lbs.



As I recall, its a 17mm deep socket.



The passenger side is a little harder because of the steering arm, but its do-able.

 

[BGlidewell]

I had no problems with mine. Just used 1/2 deep and a long HD ratchet along with a wrench to keep the other side from spinning IIRC.