Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 425
How to deflate strut ?
I'm wanting to change my lower rear suspension arm. When I did the other side I had a real problem lining up the holes for the strut mount. What's the best way to deflate the strut, is it just a matter of removing the hose from the top. Is it possible to release pressure anywhere else, with my hands I struggle to get to this
Thank you.
3rd Nov 2022 10:08 am
grzesiul
Member Since: 11 May 2008
Location: UK
Posts: 6314
easier is to lower vehicle to access mode than pull the fuse so you'll have less air in it
and than work on arms?
3rd Nov 2022 10:45 am
rrhool
Member Since: 28 Aug 2014
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 4483
If you've got a IId or similar you can deflate the system.Richard
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3rd Nov 2022 11:01 am
SpiderBaby D3 Decade
Member Since: 21 Sep 2007
Location: Liverpool
Posts: 1407
If you decide to deflate the strut by removing the top Voss connector then from experience I found the easiest way was to loosen the connector with a "normal" size 12mm and then cut an old 12mm spanner down to around 3" or so.
You can then get in reasonably easily and I've got hands like Homer Simpson....
But remember to loosen it slowly and let the air out slowly.I see no ships........
3rd Nov 2022 7:40 pm
Flatlander
Member Since: 20 Jul 2015
Location: Here
Posts: 575
As above, but it's very much easier to release the air from the valve block mounted on the NSR wheelarch, you can lift it out of the 'keyhole' mountings to get it in a better position to work on.
3rd Nov 2022 8:03 pm
D1SCD
Member Since: 13 Feb 2013
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 425
grzesiul wrote:
easier is to lower vehicle to access mode than pull the fuse so you'll have less air in it
and than work on arms?
Thanks. This worked for me today. Still a bit awkward to line up, but made doable
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