Tools required for spring change on 182

[miketheman2k]

What tools, other than a standard toolkit + spring compressors, do I need to remove and refit springs to a 182 (cup pack)?

Thanks.

 

[rmccardal]

Me.

 

[biojo]

air gun thingy makes it easier to take them out i believe other wise its alot of allen keys breaking ,

 

[Pat_986]

On my MK1 You need a 21mm deep ring spanner to hold the top mount, while you undo the damper with an allen key, this isnt normally in a 'standard toolkit'

I had alot of trouble fining one of thease

 

[miketheman2k]

Thanks, I thought there was some fiddly part.

Does anyone know if the 182 has the same setup?

 

[miketheman2k]

bump (i.e. fred, answer my question! )

 

[Fred@BTM]

You DO NOT need spring compressors for the 172/182's 100% FACT

9/10 times you can get the top nut off with just a 21mm socket and a long breaker bar, sometimes they refuse to budge, and you'll need an impact gun

rear, undo the bottom bolt on the shock (18mm) remove the bolt on each side. Jack up rear and old springs will fall out, replace with new ones and lower bit by bit til they locate properly, refit 18mm bolts (again use the jack to help line up the bolt into the hole) JOB DONE

Front all you need is a 17mm ring spanner, 21mm socket + rachet + 21mm ring spanner, and a hammer (getting the strut bolts out sometimes requires persuasion!!!)

undo 17mm top mount nut, remove old spring, replace with new one, pull shock all the way up and put top mount back on (a bit tricky as the shock always sinks back down, you might need a mate to help you) tighten up 17mm nut, this compresses the spring

refit to car, go for drive and smile!!!!!

 

[miketheman2k]

Cheers Fred. Like Ross, I love you too!