How to remove front suspension inserts

1. jasonfitness Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2007 Dartford Posts: 874

   #1 26th March 2007, 04:23

   Hi All,
   
   I have a 2001 Saxo VTR and have finally got round to lowering the suspension.
   
   I have just purchased a lowering kit from KW. It will lower the front 55mm and Im lowering the back probs 45mm.
   
   Me and a mate who works for vauxhall are fitting the kit. Hes done it before but only on an Audi where he use to work.
   
   I only have the inserts for the front dampers/shocks and need to know how to remove the old ones. Under the wrinkly rubber thing is a kind of screw on cap that holds the insert into the bottom half that the track rod and that connect on to. On this cap is 3 holes. I need to un-screw this to get the old insert out to replace with the new ones. Where can I get this from?
   
   Is there a proper name for this tool?
   
   
   Appreciate any responses
2. willsy West Midlands Joined: Nov 2005 Nuneaton (West Mids) Posts: 13835 '64 Volvo V40 R’Design, '89 Ph1 309 GTi, ‘97 Mk1 S

   #2 26th March 2007, 10:10

   You might not need the proper tool to remove the cap, try giving it some WD40 and twisting it off or giving it a tap in one of the holes in the direction of turning.
   
   Most will come off fairly easily that way.
3. williamsvts Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2006 northumberland Posts: 7693 pulsar gtir, mk4 astra sxi

   #3 26th March 2007, 10:48

   use a jack handle and a hammer