front shock removal problems

1. Jack_Norris Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Canvey Island Posts: 383 2 16'v Saxo vtr's

   #1 7th April 2014, 14:51

   Hi all
   
   Currently in the process of lowering the front suspension but have came to a issue when removing the shock absorber. Looks like we need to remove this gold cap first.
   
   According to the Haynes manual you need a Citroen tool which I don't have. Can anyone help or suggest what to use instead.
   
   heres a picture for reference.
   
   
2. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #2 7th April 2014, 15:12

   Either a punch and hammer or a pair of stilsons
3. Mickswan Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2013 Jarrow Posts: 4022 2003 Icelandic Grey 16v VTR 1991 Daihatsu GTti

   #3 7th April 2014, 15:33

   I use a massive pipe wrench.
4. Jack_Norris Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Canvey Island Posts: 383 2 16'v Saxo vtr's

   #4 7th April 2014, 18:51

   Okay thanks guys, worked a treat.
5. Ginga-jamie Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2012 Aylesford, Kent Posts: 231 2001 Posi Blue Furio 2000 Wicked Red VTS

   #5 7th April 2014, 19:28

   What did you use and do you have to put the gold cap back on with updated shocks. Just about to do mine
6. Jack_Norris Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2012 Canvey Island Posts: 383 2 16'v Saxo vtr's

   #6 7th April 2014, 22:25

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Ginga-jamie What did you use and do you have to put the gold cap back on with updated shocks. Just about to do mine

   Used a stilson to get them off. You have to put the caps back on once you have changed the shocks over.