I CANNOT get the front strut nut off - Toyota Yaris Forums

naossoan · 05-29-2009, 05:46 PM

I'm trying to install my TEIN springs. I got the back done easy peezy. I've got everything off the front necessary to access the front strut bolts with the alan key inside and 17mm nut.

I CANNOT use a box wrench to turn it, it just starts to stip the upper part of the bolt. I CANNOT use a ratchet with a socket to loosten it because I need the alan key to hold the centre from moving.

How the bloody hell do I get these nuts off? The spring install guide makes it sound easy peezy but that just is NOT happening.

Does anyone know if a socket with a hexagonal outside (instead of completely round) exists? You know then I could use the socket and use a large like 19 or 21mm box wrench to turn the socket...

OR anyone have any other teniques?

Thanks

1NZYaris1 · 05-29-2009, 06:24 PM

remove the top panels plastic and steel , wiper's then use a impact gun
electric or air powered , also make sure you are turnning the nut counter clock wise

naossoan · 05-29-2009, 07:17 PM

I dont think you understand what I mean, I've already done all that.

But I got them off I went and bought some better vice grips.

Thirty-Nine · 05-29-2009, 07:20 PM

You need a 17mm off-set wrench. It's the only good way to get that nut off.

17mm wrench and the correct allen wrench, then it will come off.

DerFlosser · 05-29-2009, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Thirty-Nine

You need a 17mm off-set wrench. It's the only good way to get that nut off.

17mm wrench and the correct allen wrench, then it will come off.

Agreed.

1NZYaris1 · 05-29-2009, 07:53 PM

If you are trying too remove the first nut on the strut , do it while there is upward pressure on the strut ,
ie with wheel on and sitting on the ground or with jack under wheel hub ,
this takes some of the pressure of that nut .
if you are talking about the secound nut use spring compressor to take up spring pressure , of nut .

YarisSedan · 05-29-2009, 10:17 PM

What thirtynine said. I used a offset wrench and a allen key. I used a small pipe on the end of the allen key to hold it in place and a long handle offset box wrench. Came off with a little effort without having to remove the cowl.

ddongbap · 05-30-2009, 05:05 AM

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naossoan · 05-30-2009, 02:27 PM

ok thanks guys.

I eventually got them off by using some vice grips with a 17mm socket and a alan wrench...

I have another problem now though. I'll make a different thread though as it's a totally different problem.

I'll have to pick me up some wrenches.

cali yaris · 05-30-2009, 02:31 PM

^ correct answers, offset box end wrench FTW, or air tools.

naossoan · 05-30-2009, 03:11 PM

Think these or these will work?

I can't buy something online and wait a week or something to get it, I need the tools now...and you'll see why from this thread.

05-29-2009, 05:46 PM	#1
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 145	I CANNOT get the front strut nut off I'm trying to install my TEIN springs. I got the back done easy peezy. I've got everything off the front necessary to access the front strut bolts with the alan key inside and 17mm nut. I CANNOT use a box wrench to turn it, it just starts to stip the upper part of the bolt. I CANNOT use a ratchet with a socket to loosten it because I need the alan key to hold the centre from moving. How the bloody hell do I get these nuts off? The spring install guide makes it sound easy peezy but that just is NOT happening. Does anyone know if a socket with a hexagonal outside (instead of completely round) exists? You know then I could use the socket and use a large like 19 or 21mm box wrench to turn the socket... OR anyone have any other teniques? Thanks

05-29-2009, 06:24 PM	#2
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	remove the top panels plastic and steel , wiper's then use a impact gun electric or air powered , also make sure you are turnning the nut counter clock wise __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

05-29-2009, 07:20 PM	#4
Thirty-Nine Small cars are a big deal View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 3,144	You need a 17mm off-set wrench. It's the only good way to get that nut off. 17mm wrench and the correct allen wrench, then it will come off. __________________ Subcompact Culture: The Small car blog

05-29-2009, 07:53 PM	#6
1NZYaris1 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,566	If you are trying too remove the first nut on the strut , do it while there is upward pressure on the strut , ie with wheel on and sitting on the ground or with jack under wheel hub , this takes some of the pressure of that nut . if you are talking about the secound nut use spring compressor to take up spring pressure , of nut . __________________ http://www.microimageonline.com/forums/index.php

05-29-2009, 10:17 PM	#7
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	What thirtynine said. I used a offset wrench and a allen key. I used a small pipe on the end of the allen key to hold it in place and a long handle offset box wrench. Came off with a little effort without having to remove the cowl. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

05-29-2009, 07:17 PM	#3
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 145	I dont think you understand what I mean, I've already done all that. But I got them off I went and bought some better vice grips.

05-30-2009, 05:05 AM	#8
ddongbap Banned Drives: yw calls me douche and racist. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: hay Posts: 2,183	http://www.craftsman.com/shc/s/p_101...Mechanic+Tools YUMMIEEEEEEe.

05-30-2009, 02:27 PM	#9
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 145	ok thanks guys. I eventually got them off by using some vice grips with a 17mm socket and a alan wrench... I have another problem now though. I'll make a different thread though as it's a totally different problem. I'll have to pick me up some wrenches.

05-30-2009, 02:31 PM	#10
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	^ correct answers, offset box end wrench FTW, or air tools. __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

05-30-2009, 03:11 PM	#11
naossoan Drives: 07 Yaris 3DR Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: MB, Canada Posts: 145	Think these or these will work? I can't buy something online and wait a week or something to get it, I need the tools now...and you'll see why from this thread.

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