strut removal help

[campbell]

this is for my S3, anyone know if you have to take out the drive shaft to remove the strut so i change the springs? im removing the front righthand strut of the car, it has a big hexagon in the middle of the hub so if i have to remove it im stuck! lol

i have the car jacked up now so an urgent response is needed and would be greatly appreciated

thanks

Lee

 

[fingermouse]

the hexagon is a stretch bolt so you should fit a new one if you remove it, try removing the bottom ball joint to giveyou more movement , but mark it up as you can alter the cambre slightly

nb never done S3 suspension but have done the cv boot

 

[FactionOne]

Hiya mate,

These might help...

Regards,

Rob.

http://www.robvanguard.co.uk/a3/removing_and_installing_suspension_strut.pdf

http://www.robvanguard.co.uk/a3/removing_and_installing_coil_spring.pdf

 

[S3Steve]

I never removed my driveshafts when i changed the springs on mine mate, however if you want to remove the driveshaft to give you more movement undo it from the gearbox end, its held on with with 6 bolts.

 

[campbell]

i have successfully changed 2 springs today, pretty easy but time consuming. will any tracking be out from changing the springs etc?