March 28, 200620 yr this is a 1990 4wd loyale... I've got all the nuts and bolts off that hold the front strut assemblys to the body and steering knuckles, but they won't come out of the knuckle. I can spin the strut assembly in the knuckle...but it won't friggin come out! I've tried to pry the knuckle open a bit where that bolt sucks it all together, but no dice. What's the trick here?
March 28, 200620 yr pop out the ball joint and or the tie rod so you can turn the knuckle around(assumuing axle is out) anyway the part of the knuckle the strut goes into is hollow, you can tap the bottom of the strut with a hammer out from the underside of the knuckle collar that holds the strut
March 28, 200620 yr You need to open up the knuckle a little bit by driving a chisel into the gap. After that, the strut will slide right out.
March 28, 200620 yr disconnect the swaybar from the lower control arm its stopping you from lowering the steering knuckle also i find that its easier to leave the 3 bolts holding the strut top mount to the car on while you undo the lower half first, just makes things a little easier
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