Koni Strut Help

[T1R1]

I'm working on replacing my Koni Strut inserts (911-34104210 part # on strut) on my '77 911. Bought new inserts from Wayne for the year and model.

I'm having trouble getting the insert out. There is a large flat plate (round) with a smaller threaded insert in the middle, that the insert rod comes up through. I was able to remove this smaller insert by unthreading it, but still can't seam to get the insert out. All the directions I have just say to slide the insert out. Is this a differant type of strut?? HELP my cars apart and the sun's out in Washington!!

Thanks in advance!!

[Fritz]

Sorry I can't give you much advice but I have a related question...

Once you get your insert out and the new one in.....what do you use to tighten the new collar with if you don't have the Koni tool??

[marcesq]

Today is your lucky day . . .

Help . . . in the garage

Large channel locks will remove the gland nut on top of the strut housing.

[T1R1]

Thanks, I got the slotted brass nut off but can't budge the cap nut, it must have rusted in there. I tied wd40 & put some heat to it but still could break it loose. I just wanted to make sure that it was suppose to come off before I possable messed things up. I'll try again tonight. If anyone has ideas on how to force the cap nut off I need help!!

Thanks

[marcesq]

I'm sorry . . . can you take a picture. The only 2 things I had to take off were the nut in the trunk holding the shaft, and the large nut (gland nut) that was threaded into the strut housing holding the strut in.