special tool?

[hargray2]

Where do you get the wrench to hold the tab washers on the tops of the front strut towers?

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Pipe wrench, available at most hardware and plumbing stores.

--DD

[hargray2]

Just out of curiosity, isn't there a special tool for this? I think I remember seeing a wrench with a "tooth" on it to fit in the little notch on the washer. Oh yeah, what can you NOT do with a monkey wrench?

[chrisreale]

I seem to recall seeing a special tool used in the Haynes book. That said, I used a pipe wrench and pb blaster.

[gint]

Air hammer will also work well if you loosen the collar before taking the strut out.

[Dave at Pelican Parts]

Yes, there is a special tool for this. You can probably find it at Baum Tools if you look. A pro Porsche mechanic or a dealer mechanic might use the proper tool. Just about everyone else uses a pipe wrench or an air chisel. (Hi, Brad!) I actually used a large pair of channel-locks because they were handy... But that required two hands to hold, so I had the buddy who was helping me swap the struts loosen the nut while I held the washer.

--DD

[RustyWa]

If you have access to air tools..use an impact wrench. One quick flick of the switch and the nut will be off.

I don't have air, so went to the local tire shop and they loosened the nuts for free.