Rear lower spring seat removal

monkeh · May 2nd, 2013, 15:29

I know there is a topic open already for this, but my issue is removal of said spring seat, the locating pin is missing and the thing is rattling like hell and is really doing my head in!
I have tried jamming and lowering various things on top if this in vain attempt to lock it, tried mole grips... but I am unable to get it loosened. Has anyone had this problem? How did you get it loose? The nut is pretty tight...
1998 v70, with Nivos...

RiPsTa33 · May 2nd, 2013, 15:55

Underneath offset from the bolt should be a spike that sticks through to stop it spinning, if its not there its probably bent up when youv'e turned the nut. If possible see if you can bend it back down through the hole and hold it with some mole grips while undoing the nut or prefferably put some heat in the nut first but try and avoid the petrol tank with the blow torch. If the spike has snapped you can grab the mount with some large adjustable pliers (eagle beaks).

RiPsTa33 · May 2nd, 2013, 15:56

or plan c i can send you one and you can cut the nut off yours and fit this one

monkeh · May 2nd, 2013, 19:08

Ive got one from a scrapper, The spike has snapped on mine. Im going to try last option and heat it up, using freezer spray on the shaft to try and release it.
Ive PM'd you about the rack and an injector, Is your box full?

May 2nd, 2013, 15:29	#1
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Today 10:07 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	Rear lower spring seat removal I know there is a topic open already for this, but my issue is removal of said spring seat, the locating pin is missing and the thing is rattling like hell and is really doing my head in! I have tried jamming and lowering various things on top if this in vain attempt to lock it, tried mole grips... but I am unable to get it loosened. Has anyone had this problem? How did you get it loose? The nut is pretty tight... 1998 v70, with Nivos... __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

May 2nd, 2013, 15:55	#2
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	Underneath offset from the bolt should be a spike that sticks through to stop it spinning, if its not there its probably bent up when youv'e turned the nut. If possible see if you can bend it back down through the hole and hold it with some mole grips while undoing the nut or prefferably put some heat in the nut first but try and avoid the petrol tank with the blow torch. If the spike has snapped you can grab the mount with some large adjustable pliers (eagle beaks). __________________ ABS Ecu Repairs £25 850 T5 304 Chip £80

May 2nd, 2013, 15:56	#3
RiPsTa33 Trader Last Online: Jul 7th, 2022 15:22 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Shildon	or plan c i can send you one and you can cut the nut off yours and fit this one __________________ ABS Ecu Repairs £25 850 T5 304 Chip £80

May 2nd, 2013, 19:08	#4
monkeh Pain in the backside Last Online: Today 10:07 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newport	Ive got one from a scrapper, The spike has snapped on mine. Im going to try last option and heat it up, using freezer spray on the shaft to try and release it. Ive PM'd you about the rack and an injector, Is your box full? __________________ 'Designed by a computer, built by a robot, and driven by a f***ing nutter' '09 XC70 SE - 2" lift, D5 225bhp, poverty spec '18 V60 Twin Engine R Design - 290bhp

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