How to remove front suspension inserts - Saxperience

jasonfitness · 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

willsy · 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.

williamsvts · 26th March 2007, 10:48

use a jack handle and a hammer