Strut removal tool? or tech?
#1
Strut removal tool? or tech?
Gents:
80 SA with OE Front strut insert I want to remove.
Contemplated a neanderthal hammer-and-drver to try to knock out, but seems counter productive
Top threaded "plate" that holds assy in place has 2 notches for a mystery-tool that presume slides over shock and engages the notches, then rotate off.
Does anyone happen to know of the specific tool and a supplier? Or a non-destructive technique to remove?
Thanks!
Stu A
80GS
AZ
80 SA with OE Front strut insert I want to remove.
Contemplated a neanderthal hammer-and-drver to try to knock out, but seems counter productive
Top threaded "plate" that holds assy in place has 2 notches for a mystery-tool that presume slides over shock and engages the notches, then rotate off.
Does anyone happen to know of the specific tool and a supplier? Or a non-destructive technique to remove?
Thanks!
Stu A
80GS
AZ
#2
3D Printed
So, I just used a pipe wrench....
Probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but it works. Only leaves a few teeth marks on the "nut" and otherwise is pretty slick. I'm sure there's a special tool for it that matches the notches, but it's probably an arm and a leg from some far off land. Might be available through Mazda if you had the part number, although unfortunately I do not that have either. j9 might though; guess we'll find out.
Oh, ok well I just realized that while I did this work for my SA, the parts I was working with were actually S2/3 parts. Might not have the same system in that case, so maybe all of this is of little use at all! Sorry for the misinformation if that's the case - hopefully it's not... Do the SA insert "caps/nuts" extend beyond the tube at all (speaking in regards to the diameter)? Because if so a pipe wrench should work fine, although if not then, well, sounds like it may be neanderthal time.
Probably not the answer you wanted to hear, but it works. Only leaves a few teeth marks on the "nut" and otherwise is pretty slick. I'm sure there's a special tool for it that matches the notches, but it's probably an arm and a leg from some far off land. Might be available through Mazda if you had the part number, although unfortunately I do not that have either. j9 might though; guess we'll find out.
Oh, ok well I just realized that while I did this work for my SA, the parts I was working with were actually S2/3 parts. Might not have the same system in that case, so maybe all of this is of little use at all! Sorry for the misinformation if that's the case - hopefully it's not... Do the SA insert "caps/nuts" extend beyond the tube at all (speaking in regards to the diameter)? Because if so a pipe wrench should work fine, although if not then, well, sounds like it may be neanderthal time.
The following users liked this post:
JOE68 (11-14-20)
#3
Out In the Barn
iTrader: (9)
http://www.foxed.ca/rx7manual/manual...cial_Tools.pdf
Page S:5 shows a remover, damp hook nut. Basically a ring with nubs and a couple of handles.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...serts-1146137/
Page S:5 shows a remover, damp hook nut. Basically a ring with nubs and a couple of handles.
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generati...serts-1146137/
#4
Rotary Fan
#5
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,855
Received 2,617 Likes
on
1,854 Posts
go to the hardware store and buy the comically large crescent wrench, that works very nicely.
#7
Out In the Barn
iTrader: (9)
Something like this. Would need to get the size and spread of the nubs. This is just example. Do a search for Spanner Socket
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sunex-2-...0206/301439326
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Sunex-2-...0206/301439326
Trending Topics
#8
Hey, that is not bad! Looks like it would slip over the center shock-rod, to engage in the notches (if width-appropriate to engage them?). Then the Q is, how to use the tool? ie what to grip it with to rotate it and the nut? This looks like a socket-wrench tool, and the shock-rod would not permit using a socket wrench...?
Stu A
80GS
AZ
Stu A
80GS
AZ
#9
Out In the Barn
iTrader: (9)
Another option.
https://www.mcmaster.com/gland-nut-w...on-the-face-9/
https://www.mcmaster.com/gland-nut-w...on-the-face-9/
https://www.amazon.com/OTC-7463-Small-Universal-Wrench/dp/B000I1MC7A/ref=pd_lpo_263_t_0/130-6332112-3323462?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B000I1MC7A&pd_rd_r=9826207c-9791-41d1-a9dd-b19039ca3084&pd_rd_w=1BcGE&pd_rd_wg=sxlhD&pf_rd_p=7b36d496-f366-4631-94d3-61b87b52511b&pf_rd_r=27E2AZG20YR61HXDZNBG&psc=1&refRID=27E2AZG20YR61HXDZNBG
#10
Nice, REPU! esp with option to use better-leverage bar. I ordered (b4 seeing this ;P )
the 'normal' handled-version. $10. dammit. This is better.
Also ordered THIS
...to try as well. Notch spacing looks to match, will just grind off extra pair.
Fingers crossed!
Stu A
80GS
AZ
the 'normal' handled-version. $10. dammit. This is better.
Also ordered THIS
...to try as well. Notch spacing looks to match, will just grind off extra pair.
Fingers crossed!
Stu A
80GS
AZ
#11
Gents-
follow up here -
SUCCESS in removing Gland Nut (thanks KansasCityREPU! your McMaster tool - above - was the ticket!)
So. The Nut is out, but the SHAFT remains:
Here is the insert/assy still in the strut. Do not know if this is OE assy (which I recall is numerous separate pieces) or a complete-unit insert. "Looks" OE to me.
So. How do I remove THIS? Just keep yanking? I see a rubber seal...
and the surrounding "ring" ("?") with 2 holes for...fluid to move? or is this something I can poke a tool into to help remove?
??
Stu A
80GS
AZ
follow up here -
SUCCESS in removing Gland Nut (thanks KansasCityREPU! your McMaster tool - above - was the ticket!)
So. The Nut is out, but the SHAFT remains:
Here is the insert/assy still in the strut. Do not know if this is OE assy (which I recall is numerous separate pieces) or a complete-unit insert. "Looks" OE to me.
So. How do I remove THIS? Just keep yanking? I see a rubber seal...
and the surrounding "ring" ("?") with 2 holes for...fluid to move? or is this something I can poke a tool into to help remove?
??
Stu A
80GS
AZ
#12
My wife bought me 2 RX-7s
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
Posts: 2,328
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes
on
2 Posts
Gents-
follow up here -
SUCCESS in removing Gland Nut (thanks KansasCityREPU! your McMaster tool - above - was the ticket!)
So. The Nut is out, but the SHAFT remains:
Here is the insert/assy still in the strut. Do not know if this is OE assy (which I recall is numerous separate pieces) or a complete-unit insert. "Looks" OE to me.
So. How do I remove THIS? Just keep yanking? I see a rubber seal...
and the surrounding "ring" ("?") with 2 holes for...fluid to move? or is this something I can poke a tool into to help remove?
??
Stu A
80GS
AZ
follow up here -
SUCCESS in removing Gland Nut (thanks KansasCityREPU! your McMaster tool - above - was the ticket!)
So. The Nut is out, but the SHAFT remains:
Here is the insert/assy still in the strut. Do not know if this is OE assy (which I recall is numerous separate pieces) or a complete-unit insert. "Looks" OE to me.
So. How do I remove THIS? Just keep yanking? I see a rubber seal...
and the surrounding "ring" ("?") with 2 holes for...fluid to move? or is this something I can poke a tool into to help remove?
??
Stu A
80GS
AZ
I _might_ have some pictures from back then on a hard drive somewhere, if I find anything that looks useful, I'll post 'em.
So far as removing the insert goes, I assume you're replacing them with KYBs or similar, right? If so, I assume that a big vice grip on the strut rod at an angle, with the strut body (or appropriate wood block) used as a fulcrum would pop that sucker out of there pretty darn quick.
#14
Full Member
I recently replaced the inserts in my '83 GSL and they came out exactly as shown in this video (not mine):
(Hmm.. the forum appears to be eating the timestamp when embedding the video - skip to 4:40 in the video)
Basically just grabbed the end of the rod and slowly pulled everything out...
Hope that link helps.
(Hmm.. the forum appears to be eating the timestamp when embedding the video - skip to 4:40 in the video)
Basically just grabbed the end of the rod and slowly pulled everything out...
Hope that link helps.
#15
Thanks guys - figured as much, but didn't want to do something stoopid.
These ARE (pretty sure) OE inserts. I bought a pair of these to swap in (after they get a powdercoating
Will use bilstein inserts once I get this little bastid out.
Thanks for the Vid Link Kizmit!
Will post how it goes...
Stu A
80GS
AZ
These ARE (pretty sure) OE inserts. I bought a pair of these to swap in (after they get a powdercoating
Will use bilstein inserts once I get this little bastid out.
Thanks for the Vid Link Kizmit!
Will post how it goes...
Stu A
80GS
AZ
#17
Moderator
iTrader: (3)
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,855
Received 2,617 Likes
on
1,854 Posts
if we could get the parts to rebuild the inserts, that would be the way to go, custom valving!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dbragg
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
31
05-06-09 10:11 AM
legokcen
1st Gen Archive
24
07-02-06 05:38 AM