Trick to remove front struts on an x coupe?
09-03-2016 | 10:57 PM
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Trick to remove front struts on an x coupe?
I am in the process of installing new springs to eliminate some of that wheel gap and made it through the rear swap in no time. Now with the fronts I am kind of stuck on how to get these out? I was wondering if anyone knew any tricks or do I just start unbolting things until i can get it free? I have the strut all unbolted and ready to be pulled but it is no where close to enough space for it to be pulled out. 
09-04-2016 | 12:17 AM
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From the FSM from the 2013 Sedan:
Removal and Installation INFOID:0000000008295032
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting nuts (upper side) with power tool, and then remove stabilizer
connecting rod from transverse link.
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts and nuts (lower side) with power tool, and then remove shock
absorber from transverse link.
4. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FAX-22, "Exploded View".
5. Separate upper link from steering knuckle.
6. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when
inserting the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
REMOVAL
1. Remove tires with power tool.
2. Remove stabilizer connecting rod mounting nuts (upper side) with power tool, and then remove stabilizer
connecting rod from transverse link.
3. Remove shock absorber mounting bolts and nuts (lower side) with power tool, and then remove shock
absorber from transverse link.
4. Remove drive shaft. Refer to FAX-22, "Exploded View".
5. Separate upper link from steering knuckle.
6. Remove the mounting nuts of shock absorber mounting bracket, then remove shock absorber assembly.
INSTALLATION
Note the following, and install in the reverse order of removal.
CAUTION:
Never tap on the ball joint cap of the stabilizer connecting rod with a hammer or a similar item when
inserting the stabilizer connecting rod into the transverse link.
• Perform final tightening of bolts and nuts at the shock absorber lower side (rubber bushing), under unladen
conditions with tires on level ground.
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