OK talking about an EA-82 4x4 Wagon. I bought 2 new struts but have only replaced the drivers side as of now because it needed the attention.

Put it all back together and buzzed the new nyloc nut onto the strut shaft to attach it to the strut top. The nylon grabbed the threads and just turns the shaft with out tightening up. I've got about 1/8th inch gaposis which makes a terrible racket while driving. I don't want to chew up the shaft with vice grips and I don't have a strap wrench to keep it from spining while I torque it down. I didn't notice any flat spots for a wrench and the mud gaurd is pretty much in the way to keep anything from being easy. Should I crank up the adjusters? Lube the nyloc nut? Looking for the obvious answer that isn't so obvious to me or any suggestions. Thanks.

Isn't there a hex shaped hole in the top of the strut. If there is you'll need to use an allen wrench in to hold the shaft still. You may have to take the strut out of the car if you can't get to it.

hmm... didn't notice a hole but it's something to look into when it gets light out. Thanks for the input.

when you say buzzed you mean impact gun? or air ratchet?

 

I have found that impact guns work wonders here.

 

or like the Q man says look for a small gripable tab at the top or a hex.

Yes, I buzzed it with an air ratchet. Yes, I will use a impact. Yes, there is a hex head hole. Yes, you guys rock.