Hello,

I'm looking for a little help in finding the tools, and the name of the tools needed to replace my struts ('88 245).
In the Bently, page 720-3 fig.7 & 720-4 fig.9, it shows two of several tools I need to find the common names for. These particular tools are to remove the strut from the strut tower in the engine compartment. One tool holds the strut stationary (5037) while the other is used to remove the strut upper nut (5036).
Both of them look like simple adapters fitted for a socket wrench.

I checked AutoZone here in N.California. They seemed to have the "5036" made for GM in their loaner strut tool set(not sure if it fit, it looked similar), but I can't find "5037" and it might be a little difficult to find.. seeing I don't know the common name for it.
I tried all of my three inch long metric sockets that looked similar in size, no dice...


The other tool that looks useful for the job is a strut gland nut tool also called an adjustable pin-face spanner wrench, IPD sells one for 26 bucks.
In the Bently there is a socket adapter tool "5303" (page 720-5 fig.12) used in
conjunction with the gland nut tool to hold the strut assembly from turning while removing the gland nut. Info on the name of what that tool is called would be great. It looks like that tool (5303) may not be necessary,
would a 4" pipe wrench and a rag work?

Also if someone's aware of a auto part store common to the west coast that they've borrowed all these tools from that would be great.

I appreciate any help anyone can give.


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'88 245,M47,Virgos 205/50/15,200K+