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special tool?

Martin Pick
in Skoda Fabia Mk1 (1999-2007)

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does anyone know what tool is suposed to be used to undo/tighten the strut top nut on the front suspension of a vrs? i had to get my local exhaust place to undo them for me as i couldn`t get `em undone. The guide on briskoda says to use a 7mm allen key but you need to turn the nut too. I got em done up again with a 21mm ring spanner and a hex socket off the car.

Yep there is a socket that has the side cut out of it so you can use a ratchet and allen key.

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i always think to ask after the event... :rolleyes:

Ta. I may look into getting one when i help my mate change his octavia elegance suspension for vRS setup.

I'm dreading getting that airfilter back out again - have a feeling the strut is going to be in my way :(

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I'm dreading getting that airfilter back out again - have a feeling the strut is going to be in my way :(

I have to take my strut brace off to get at my airfilter. :(

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Yep there is a socket that has the side cut out of it so you can use a ratchet and allen key.

I don`t suppose you know where i can get one and what its called?

So what did you use to get the nut off?

I don`t suppose you know where i can get one and what its called?

You can get one from your local Skoda dealer, they aarent too expensive. I will grab a part no for you on monday when im next in the workshop.

Can't you use a ring spanner and the allen key?

Can't you use a ring spanner and the allen key?

No because the nut is recessed down in the cap.

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So what did you use to get the nut off?

i used my local exhaust place. a windy will get the nut off no problem! We used a spanner and allen key to do them up off the car.

Naughty naughty, shouldnt use air guns on dampers.

I have a ring spanner which has been ground to fit in the cup. I suppose I should invest in a proper tool really.

You were spot on with the tool Stu btw.

Yeah - I should buy one.

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Naughty naughty, shouldnt use air guns on dampers.

oops. sorry. WON`T happen again! :o

Or you could go to halfords and buy a socket for

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