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740 GL Struts 700 1989

posted by  bwtejas on  Wed Nov 30 04:31 CST 2005
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I am trying to replace the struts on my son's '89 740. The Chilton manual says I may need a Volvo tool 5173 for strut removal. Does anyone have experience with suspension? Do I need to spend $70 for this tool?








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    740 GL Struts 700 1989

    posted by  Bill Bretherton on  Wed Nov 30 05:22 CST 2005
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    All you need are spring compressors - good ones. I've always managed to undo the strut top nut with a wrench and some channel locks (what I call mole-grips in the UK). Wrench may need hammering. If it's really stuck I suppose you may need an impact wrench but you can partially try to undo the nut before you do anything else or buy special tools. Regards.
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    740 GL Struts 700 1989

    posted by  aleekat on  Wed Nov 30 04:39 CST 2005
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    I'm not sure what the tool is, but I did my 85. Spring compressor and impact wrench for the top nut. Look here:
    http://www.brickboard.com/FAQ/700-900/FrontSuspension.htm#StrutReplacement







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