front shock removal problems

[Jack_Norris]

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.

http://i446.photobucket.com/albums/qq186/jacko9901/Mobile%20Uploads/409AB466-9514-4D60-8DF1-5F62A2198BB0_zpsvayoqynx.jpg (http://s446.photobucket.com/user/jacko9901/media/Mobile%20Uploads/409AB466-9514-4D60-8DF1-5F62A2198BB0_zpsvayoqynx.jpg.html)

[chompy]

Either a punch and hammer or a pair of stilsons

[Mickswan]

I use a massive pipe wrench.

[Jack_Norris]

Okay thanks guys, worked a treat.

[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 :)

[Jack_Norris]

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.