Previous Thread
Next Thread
New Reply
Print Thread
Rate Thread

Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2001 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 13
Ok my car is sitting in my garage n jack stand right now. I am installing my new tein springs on the car. I have got both the fronts done and taken out the two rear shocks. I have compressed the springs. I stick an allan wrench in the top to prevent it from spinning and I am using my open end 17mm wrench to try and twist the top nut off. This bolt will not come off, I have spent the last hour trying as hard as I can and it won't come off. I am turning counter clockwise. Please help what do I do.

Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 399
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Member
2000 Toyota Celica
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 399
you are probably turning the whole shock, clam pthe bottom part of the strut, then your gonna have to hold the piston, shock, whatever, the cylinder that goes up and down with your hand, or something, then trunt the bolt, allen wrench helps.


[Linked Image]

Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,305
Specialist
2002 Toyota Celica GT
Specialist
2002 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 1,305
Look at the top of your rear shock an you will see the hole right on the top center. Put the L stile wrench if you have it... It's looks like "L" . Hold it there and now try to turn the nut buy using the normal wrench...
P.S.Sorry do not have any pictures...

Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 173
Likes: 1
Member
2002 Toyota Celica GT
Member
2002 Toyota Celica GT
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 173
Likes: 1
I had to bring it in to use a an air gun . cry

Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 50
Member
Member
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 50
well i take it you don't have access to an airgun. So this is how i did it one time when i did not have an air gun. I got a shirt and pliers locking. Next you take the shirt cover the teeth on the pliers locking, then you make sure they lock on the shock shaft real good, then set the shock on the floor so that the pliers hit the floor in the direction you will be moving the shaft when trying to work the nut loose. I hope you understand what i am trying to say. If all else fails you ca take them to a shop and have them loosen them for you, they shouldn't charge...

Join the conversation - Register Now or Log In to add your comment


Link Copied to Clipboard
Member Spotlight
toysport_celica
toysport_celica
2000 Toyota Celica
Ca

Posts: 52
Joined: August 2004
Thank you.: me, myself, and I...!
Random: a bowl of rice, fried chicken, and a glass of water!
Show All Member Profiles 
Recent Topics
Spyder Headlight LEDs
by Dxnxld - Mar 25, 2024 6:51am
Anyone ever hear this noise?
by CeliacCelica - Mar 21, 2024 10:51am
Clunking sound (not sure where from)
by Juliansky - Mar 20, 2024 3:01am
Does anybody know where i can find a S53 trans rebuild kit?
by MoreRamenNoodles - Mar 19, 2024 8:57pm
Urgent
by SoloXKay - Mar 19, 2024 11:58am
OEM speedometer on aftermarket ecu
by Penaman99 - Mar 5, 2024 11:23am
Brake master cylinder
by Nigel100 - Mar 5, 2024 2:45am
newly purchased 2000 GTS
by CantShift - Feb 27, 2024 9:06pm
Customize Your Toyota Celica Privacy Policy · About · Contact
Privacy Policy · About · Contact
CelicaHobby.com is an independent Toyota Celica enthusiast website. CelicaHobby.com is not sponsored by or affiliated with Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc. in any way. The Toyota and Celica names and logos are trademarks owned by Toyota Motor Sales, USA, Inc.
© CelicaHobby.com, 2001-2024
Powered by UBB.threads™ PHP Forum Software 8.0.0
(Preview build 20230331)