What socket sizes for strut bars and ball joints
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What socket sizes for strut bars and ball joints
Hi, I'm going to be changing the strut bars and ball joints on my '99 LS400 and need to know what size sockets I will need. I haven't been able to find a tutorial for changing the bars on the '99, only the previous gen. cars. I found a great tutorial for the ball joints that mentioned 17mm for the calipers and 24mm for the castle nut. I just want to make sure I have the right sockets, before I start the job. Anyone with a '99 who has completed this work, please chime in. Thank you in advance.
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PureDrifter, thanks. Are there any tricks/difficulties you remember from changing yours? Do I have to remove the shocks/struts to get the strut bar out?
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I just did mine this weekend, caliper is 17mm and the two strut bar bolts are 17mm. caster bolt is 24mm, caster nut is 22mm. And you have to remove the bottom bolt holding the shock. lower ball joint is 24mm. It is necessary to remove the knuckle and the metal part holding the shock and sway bar link.
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Thanks everyone for the advice and tips. Is there enough room to get an impact in there to break the tough fasteners loose? I just got a new impact for Christmas and can't wait to use it. PureDrifter, is this a one or two day job? I am a pretty fair mechanic.
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Impact wrench may be needed, i broke the stanley extension trying to loosen the caster bolt. And walmart impact wrench did not do anything.
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I hope your impact wrench is good(Mine is Matco 1200ft/lbs in reverse). Yes you have room for impact wrench, you have to remove the plastic cover running from front bumper to the fender. You do not have to take the whole thing down, just like seven screws and then pull it down.