What's the tool to remove these?
 

Item #4 and #17 ---- appears to be the same tool?

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Thanks
Paul

If by same tool you mean big pipe wrench, then yes.
But there are special tools for both.
Search for ball joint nut. Plenty of opinions on removal.

There is a guy selling a nice looking version here:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-used-parts-sale-wanted/916403-fs-911-front-ball-joint-nut-socket.html

I removed mine with an air chisel it did not damage the nut.

#4 & #17 are not even close to one another. #4 is a wrench extension that loosens/tightens the big nut at the top of the strut tower that holds the insert in place. It's open in the middle so that is can slide over the strut insert. #17 is the ball joint and the socket that loosens/tightens the ball joints look like the top of a castle or the Rook piece in a chess set. The tools don't even look like one another.

Special tools for #4 and #17.............
 

Paul,

I have the steering ball going removal tool (#17) and probably the front strut insert gland tool (?) too. Could you post a close up picture of the front strut gland you are removing? The tools were used for my '78 SC suspension upgrade many years ago. I could mail them to you.

Tony

This is the tool you need to take the nut off at the top of the strut assembly, #4. Since I have not yet replaced the ballpoints in my car I have not had to buy that tool yet.

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The link attached to this thread gives you an idea of the tool used for #17.
I hope the photo helps see the difference in the two tools.

Which parts are you trying to replace or are you going after both? I'm not that far from if need to use my strut tool.

The abovet tool is just for Bilstein retainers.

Yep, pipe-wrench for me as well....

Tony,

Here is what the Boge gland looks like:

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I would really prefer not to use a pipe wrenching able!
Paul

Big-ass channel-locks is what I use for Boges. No shame. Gotta get em off. You ain't gonna reuse that Boge cap anyway. You're going to put Bilsteins in if you're smart and use the above Bilstein tool, which of course doesn't come with the inserts and has to be had from Bilstein. They used to come with them.

To take off:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479218626.jpg

To put on:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479218803.jpg

Using improvised tools.......
 

Paul,

There are several ways to do things. JW and Duane have given you good examples. I had Bilstein inserts in my '78 SC and this was what I used:

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479223139.jpg

For the Bilstein insert removal, I used an old Bilstein gland and made a positive version to remove and install the gland with the help of a spanner.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1479223154.jpg

Don't worry about using a big channel lock plier or a pipe wrench. Wrap some masking tape on the gland to minimize the abrasions if that is your concern or find the appropriate tool.

Tony

If you buy the Bilstiens and you don't get a tool, contact Bilstien. They will mail you the tool for the top nut for free. At least they did a few years back when I did my suspension refresh. The bottom nut is a different tool.