How to remove the Nut on the top of the shock tower - Toyota Yaris Forums

hystria · 12-04-2006, 05:21 PM

here's a pic - how do I remove this nut. can't put both a box+allen key and the 17mm wrench simply doesn't fit

how to do this

YamilR · 12-04-2006, 05:55 PM

It will fit trust me, just have some patience

*Chris07LB* · 12-04-2006, 06:33 PM

Read my reply to your last post in the Tanabe Spring Install post..

Teruyume · 12-04-2006, 06:40 PM

use a offset ranch or use a impact ranch

hystria · 12-04-2006, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Teruyume

use a offset ranch or use a impact ranch

that looks like the rigth idea... appearantly the normal box wrench doesn't grip enough on the nut... a little pull and already slipping off

skc · 12-04-2006, 07:25 PM

i got mine out with 17mm offset wrench..and allen key
don't strip the nut.. it will be pain in the ass..

mikeukrainetz · 12-04-2006, 07:58 PM

an offset wrench works.
Ive also had success in the past with a socket (similar to a sparkplug socket) that has the hex at the top and use a wrench on the socket and the allen through the top of the socket.

YamilR · 12-04-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Teruyume

use a offset ranch or use a impact ranch

Have you ever seen the space for the strut tower? Its a pain to get a wrench in there let alone an impact "ranch"

*Chris07LB* · 12-04-2006, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by YamilR

Have you ever seen the space for the strut tower? Its a pain to get a wrench in there let alone an impact "ranch"

Exactly... this is how its done, maybe get a better wrench.

hystria · 12-04-2006, 08:57 PM

thanks, finally I put a normal socket and gripped it veeery solid with the wisegrip then turn it - that worked

eTiMaGo · 12-04-2006, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Teruyume

use a offset ranch or use a impact ranch

with or without ranch dressing ?

SmellyTofu · 12-05-2006, 12:39 AM

Rattle gun... after I took off all the wiper motors and trim. Come straight off.

*Chris07LB* · 12-05-2006, 08:48 PM

...he got it already.

Bunch of funny names for the same tools though.

Teruyume · 12-07-2006, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by YamilR

Have you ever seen the space for the strut tower? Its a pain to get a wrench in there let alone an impact "ranch"

well take a extra 15min remove the black piece and the wiper motor, that's how i put my impact ranch in.

*Chris07LB* · 12-07-2006, 04:35 PM

WRENCH. it's impact wrench.

Unless you're a cowboy, leave the ranch for horse's and salad.

YamilR · 12-07-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris07LB

WRENCH. it's impact wrench.

Unless you're a cowboy, leave the ranch for horse's and salad.

Black Yaris · 12-07-2006, 09:27 PM

what is it with the Canadian and all there funny names for things?

hystria · 12-08-2006, 11:46 AM

Let's keep up with the topic guys

I'm trying to remove the lower bolt on the rear shock. No way, the deep socket starts slipping, looks like it's very tighten. Any hint ? Shall I try on the bolt head side

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mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	an offset wrench works. Ive also had success in the past with a socket (similar to a sparkplug socket) that has the hex at the top and use a wrench on the socket and the allen through the top of the socket. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2336679

12-04-2006, 08:57 PM	#10
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	thanks, finally I put a normal socket and gripped it veeery solid with the wisegrip then turn it - that worked Last edited by hystria; 12-05-2006 at 08:47 PM.

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12-04-2006, 05:55 PM	#2
YamilR View User's Garage Drives: Absolutely Red Liftback Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 570	It will fit trust me, just have some patience

12-04-2006, 06:33 PM	#3
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	Read my reply to your last post in the Tanabe Spring Install post..

12-04-2006, 07:25 PM	#6
skc View User's Garage Drives: White5drRS Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey, B.C. Posts: 67	i got mine out with 17mm offset wrench..and allen key don't strip the nut.. it will be pain in the ass..

12-05-2006, 12:39 AM	#12
SmellyTofu 好多人& Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 264	Rattle gun... after I took off all the wiper motors and trim. Come straight off.

12-05-2006, 08:48 PM	#13
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	...he got it already. Bunch of funny names for the same tools though.

12-07-2006, 04:35 PM	#15
Chris07LB Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Liftback Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,174	WRENCH. it's impact wrench. Unless you're a cowboy, leave the ranch for horse's and salad.

12-08-2006, 11:46 AM	#18
hystria Drives: 2007 Orange Yaris Hb 3Drs Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Montreal-Canada Posts: 262	Let's keep up with the topic guys I'm trying to remove the lower bolt on the rear shock. No way, the deep socket starts slipping, looks like it's very tighten. Any hint ? Shall I try on the bolt head side

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