Removing dampers ?

[europug]

I'm probably bein completely stupid but how do you remove the dampers ???

I've gone to remove the top nut on the rear (inside the boot) and it just spins the damper ?
I don't want to remove the lowers as they look like they will snap .

I think I'm going to have the same problem with the front .

What am I doing wrong ???

 

[frank]

yes, you need to stop the shaft spinning europug fwn there are a few threads on here

 

[tomwest]

Mr. Haynes reccommends the use of an adjustable spanner. there's a flat on the top of the rod to put them on.

 

[tomwest]

as for the fronts, you need to compress the springs first. Then, theres an allen key hole in the top of the damper rod. if that rounds, you can clamp the rod with mole grips. failing that, cut the nut off.

 

[Skinner_87]

http://www.micra.org.uk/threads/48627-Tips-on-removing-strut-top-nut

As Frank has already said... some info here...

 

[europug]

I've tried vice grips on the flat but you can't take the nut off as the grips are in the way .

As for the fronts , am probably bein blind but they look the same as the back ??? I know what you mean by the Allen bolts , there the same as my pug , ive got a socket for them .

 

[r-reg-sr]

thin spanner for the rear flat

 

[europug]

Cheers for the help guys , jobs a gooden

I but vice grips on the flat , then used a ratchet spanner as far as the nut would go , then put the grips under the nut and finished the job .

The fronts were the same as the back regarding there bein no Allen bolt .
Did the same and worked fine

Next problem would be camber bolts , I've seen the threads on here , but are there any with pictures showing the direction of the bolt and tabs ?

Cheers .