1988 Supra Rear Hatch Strut replacement

I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thx
Ken

<ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=blue]
>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thx
> Ken
>[/color]

I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It might
be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the body and
hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK. IIRC,
the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until I
removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there will
be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or rig a
broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the damper.
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:47:50 -0500, Ray O wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> <ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=green]
>>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thx
>> Ken
>>[/color]
>
> I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It might
> be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the body and
> hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK. IIRC,
> the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until I
> removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there will
> be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
> holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or rig a
> broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the damper.[/color]

I haven't looked at mine. The rears are ok, the hood needs new ones.

The replcaement struts usually hace a flat clip that pulls up and releases
the strut.
I know my 'hachiroku', you have to unbolt them from the hatch/body to get
them out, but the ones on the Supra are still working...most of the time.

I was too busy trying to get the tank out (I almost succeeded, and then
noticed the jack was losing oil. I use jack stands, but if the jack loses
all the oil the car is stuck in the air). I couldn't get the fitting off
the fuel line; then I noticed the oil and heard a groan. I *think* the
rockers are solid...but I ain't betting my life!

I'll wait and see if a friend lets me use his lift.


--
In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:AJWXf.1617$g81.784@trndny09...[color=blue]
> On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:47:50 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>> <ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...[color=darkred]
>>>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
>>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
>>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>
>>> Thx
>>> Ken
>>>[/color]
>>
>> I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It
>> might
>> be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the body
>> and
>> hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK.
>> IIRC,
>> the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until I
>> removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there
>> will
>> be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
>> holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or rig
>> a
>> broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the
>> damper.[/color]
>
> I haven't looked at mine. The rears are ok, the hood needs new ones.
>
> The replcaement struts usually hace a flat clip that pulls up and releases
> the strut.
> I know my 'hachiroku', you have to unbolt them from the hatch/body to get
> them out, but the ones on the Supra are still working...most of the time.
>
> I was too busy trying to get the tank out (I almost succeeded, and then
> noticed the jack was losing oil. I use jack stands, but if the jack loses
> all the oil the car is stuck in the air). I couldn't get the fitting off
> the fuel line; then I noticed the oil and heard a groan. I *think* the
> rockers are solid...but I ain't betting my life!
>
> I'll wait and see if a friend lets me use his lift.
>
>
> --
> In the grand scheme fo things...
> What difference does it make?[/color]

My dad ran into the same problem with his jack, which was around 20 years
old when it started leaking. Mine is around 20 years old and I noticed that
it starts to come down when it is raised all the way in cold weather. We
fixed my dad's jack with new O-rings and it was like new. I haven't gotten
around to that on my jack yet, maybe when the weather gets a little warmer.

How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

I still don't see the clip. I think I might have to bring to a shop to
replace. I can't be as hard as all this. I just want to get them off.
I don't see a way to do this.

Thx
Ken

On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:46:21 -0500, "Ray O"
<rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote:
[color=blue]
>
>"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
>news:AJWXf.1617$g81.784@trndny09...[color=green]
>> On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:47:50 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>>[color=darkred]
>>>
>>> <ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>> news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>>>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>>>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>>>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
>>>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
>>>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>
>>>> Thx
>>>> Ken
>>>>
>>>
>>> I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It
>>> might
>>> be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the body
>>> and
>>> hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK.
>>> IIRC,
>>> the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until I
>>> removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there
>>> will
>>> be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
>>> holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or rig
>>> a
>>> broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the
>>> damper.[/color]
>>
>> I haven't looked at mine. The rears are ok, the hood needs new ones.
>>
>> The replcaement struts usually hace a flat clip that pulls up and releases
>> the strut.
>> I know my 'hachiroku', you have to unbolt them from the hatch/body to get
>> them out, but the ones on the Supra are still working...most of the time.
>>
>> I was too busy trying to get the tank out (I almost succeeded, and then
>> noticed the jack was losing oil. I use jack stands, but if the jack loses
>> all the oil the car is stuck in the air). I couldn't get the fitting off
>> the fuel line; then I noticed the oil and heard a groan. I *think* the
>> rockers are solid...but I ain't betting my life!
>>
>> I'll wait and see if a friend lets me use his lift.
>>
>>
>> --
>> In the grand scheme fo things...
>> What difference does it make?[/color]
>
>My dad ran into the same problem with his jack, which was around 20 years
>old when it started leaking. Mine is around 20 years old and I noticed that
>it starts to come down when it is raised all the way in cold weather. We
>fixed my dad's jack with new O-rings and it was like new. I haven't gotten
>around to that on my jack yet, maybe when the weather gets a little warmer.
>
>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?[/color]

Hey, Papa:

Give me a chance to look at my '88 and I'll be better to advise you
tomorrow.
It really can't be that hard, and a shop will charge you a lot for a simple
operation.
Unless you have a mechanic who charges $5 for a $5 job!
(Um, if you do, let me know! Dealer wanted $350 to change my fuel tank on my
'88 Supra!)


"Papa Georgio" <ken_gaspard@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:lhq132hs2vf0avcpfvfkvduueseq4cspc8@4ax.com...[color=blue]
>I still don't see the clip. I think I might have to bring to a shop to
> replace. I can't be as hard as all this. I just want to get them off.
> I don't see a way to do this.
>
> Thx
> Ken
>
> On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:46:21 -0500, "Ray O"
> <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>>"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
>>news:AJWXf.1617$g81.784@trndny09...[color=darkred]
>>> On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:47:50 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> <ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>>>>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>>>>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on
>>>>> it.
>>>>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see
>>>>> any
>>>>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thx
>>>>> Ken
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It
>>>> might
>>>> be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the
>>>> body
>>>> and
>>>> hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK.
>>>> IIRC,
>>>> the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until
>>>> I
>>>> removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there
>>>> will
>>>> be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
>>>> holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or
>>>> rig
>>>> a
>>>> broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the
>>>> damper.
>>>
>>> I haven't looked at mine. The rears are ok, the hood needs new ones.
>>>
>>> The replcaement struts usually hace a flat clip that pulls up and
>>> releases
>>> the strut.
>>> I know my 'hachiroku', you have to unbolt them from the hatch/body to
>>> get
>>> them out, but the ones on the Supra are still working...most of the
>>> time.
>>>
>>> I was too busy trying to get the tank out (I almost succeeded, and then
>>> noticed the jack was losing oil. I use jack stands, but if the jack
>>> loses
>>> all the oil the car is stuck in the air). I couldn't get the fitting off
>>> the fuel line; then I noticed the oil and heard a groan. I *think* the
>>> rockers are solid...but I ain't betting my life!
>>>
>>> I'll wait and see if a friend lets me use his lift.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> In the grand scheme fo things...
>>> What difference does it make?[/color]
>>
>>My dad ran into the same problem with his jack, which was around 20 years
>>old when it started leaking. Mine is around 20 years old and I noticed
>>that
>>it starts to come down when it is raised all the way in cold weather. We
>>fixed my dad's jack with new O-rings and it was like new. I haven't
>>gotten
>>around to that on my jack yet, maybe when the weather gets a little
>>warmer.
>>
>>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?[/color][/color]

On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:28:47 -0500, Papa Georgio wrote:
[color=blue]
> I still don't see the clip. I think I might have to bring to a shop to
> replace. I can't be as hard as all this. I just want to get them off.
> I don't see a way to do this.
>
> Thx
> Ken
>
> On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:46:21 -0500, "Ray O"
> <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>>"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
>>news:AJWXf.1617$g81.784@trndny09...[color=darkred]
>>> On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:47:50 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> <ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>>>>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>>>>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
>>>>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
>>>>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thx
>>>>> Ken
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It
>>>> might
>>>> be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the body
>>>> and
>>>> hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK.
>>>> IIRC,
>>>> the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until I
>>>> removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there
>>>> will
>>>> be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
>>>> holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or rig
>>>> a
>>>> broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the
>>>> damper.
>>>
>>> I haven't looked at mine. The rears are ok, the hood needs new ones.
>>>
>>> The replcaement struts usually hace a flat clip that pulls up and releases
>>> the strut.
>>> I know my 'hachiroku', you have to unbolt them from the hatch/body to get
>>> them out, but the ones on the Supra are still working...most of the time.
>>>
>>> I was too busy trying to get the tank out (I almost succeeded, and then
>>> noticed the jack was losing oil. I use jack stands, but if the jack loses
>>> all the oil the car is stuck in the air). I couldn't get the fitting off
>>> the fuel line; then I noticed the oil and heard a groan. I *think* the
>>> rockers are solid...but I ain't betting my life!
>>>
>>> I'll wait and see if a friend lets me use his lift.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> In the grand scheme fo things...
>>> What difference does it make?[/color]
>>
>>My dad ran into the same problem with his jack, which was around 20 years
>>old when it started leaking. Mine is around 20 years old and I noticed that
>>it starts to come down when it is raised all the way in cold weather. We
>>fixed my dad's jack with new O-rings and it was like new. I haven't gotten
>>around to that on my jack yet, maybe when the weather gets a little warmer.
>>
>>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?[/color][/color]

I lost track of your post.
Sounds like you're having as much fun with your '88 as I am with mine.
Here's a clue; if you get a chance to buy another one cheap, DO IT! Parts
are getting REAL SCARCE for these cars; I hbought THE LAST tranny colling
line in the world last summer!

I had another '88 all ined uyp; same color but not a Sport Roof; I went to
pick it up and it was gone! Guy wanted $300, blown motor, but it was a 5
speed and all the panels were in grerat shape. By the time I found it, it
was squashed! SH!T!!!

And the guy that crushed it must have had NO CLUE what he had. He maybe
got $250 for crushing it; he could have gotten 4 times that in parts!


--
In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:28:47 -0500, Papa Georgio wrote:
[color=blue]
> I still don't see the clip. I think I might have to bring to a shop to
> replace. I can't be as hard as all this. I just want to get them off.
> I don't see a way to do this.
>
> Thx
> Ken
>
> On Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:46:21 -0500, "Ray O"
> <rokigawa@tristarassociatesDOTcomn> wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>>"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
>>news:AJWXf.1617$g81.784@trndny09...[color=darkred]
>>> On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 13:47:50 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>> <ken.gaspard@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>>> news:1143999567.306783.246140@i39g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
>>>>>I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>>>>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>>>>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
>>>>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
>>>>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thx
>>>>> Ken
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I thought that the damper stays were bolted to the hatch and body. It
>>>> might
>>>> be easier to take apart if you removed the damper assembly from the body
>>>> and
>>>> hatch first. I've used aftermarket struts before and they worked OK.
>>>> IIRC,
>>>> the ball is held in the socket with a C-clip that wasn't obvious until I
>>>> removed the whole thing from the car. With the assembly removed, there
>>>> will
>>>> be some play in the ball and socket and you may be able to see what is
>>>> holding the ball in the socket. Obviously, you will need a helper or rig
>>>> a
>>>> broom stick or something to support the hatch before you remove the
>>>> damper.
>>>
>>> I haven't looked at mine. The rears are ok, the hood needs new ones.
>>>
>>> The replcaement struts usually hace a flat clip that pulls up and releases
>>> the strut.
>>> I know my 'hachiroku', you have to unbolt them from the hatch/body to get
>>> them out, but the ones on the Supra are still working...most of the time.
>>>
>>> I was too busy trying to get the tank out (I almost succeeded, and then
>>> noticed the jack was losing oil. I use jack stands, but if the jack loses
>>> all the oil the car is stuck in the air). I couldn't get the fitting off
>>> the fuel line; then I noticed the oil and heard a groan. I *think* the
>>> rockers are solid...but I ain't betting my life!
>>>
>>> I'll wait and see if a friend lets me use his lift.
>>>
>>>
>>> --
>>> In the grand scheme fo things...
>>> What difference does it make?[/color]
>>
>>My dad ran into the same problem with his jack, which was around 20 years
>>old when it started leaking. Mine is around 20 years old and I noticed that
>>it starts to come down when it is raised all the way in cold weather. We
>>fixed my dad's jack with new O-rings and it was like new. I haven't gotten
>>around to that on my jack yet, maybe when the weather gets a little warmer.
>>
>>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?[/color][/color]

Oh, yaeh. Shoot. When I got home from work it was raining (pouring!)
I took the car out of the garage Friday, and keep it under a cover
outside, so I'll have to wait for tomorrow afternoon to have a look.

--
In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:PWkYf.1538$4G4.696@trndny06...[color=blue]
> On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:28:47 -0500, Papa Georgio wrote:
>[/color]
<snipped>
[color=blue][color=green][color=darkred]
>>>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?[/color][/color]
>
> Oh, yaeh. Shoot. When I got home from work it was raining (pouring!)
> I took the car out of the garage Friday, and keep it under a cover
> outside, so I'll have to wait for tomorrow afternoon to have a look.
>
> --[/color]

You can get a car in the garage???? Every time I clean out the garage, my
wife decides to clean out the basement or a closet or something and puts all
the crap out in the garage. This last time, my folks moved from a house to
a condo and so all their crap ended up in my garage. :-(

--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:06:04 -0500, Ray O wrote:
[color=blue]
>
> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
> news:PWkYf.1538$4G4.696@trndny06...[color=green]
>> On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:28:47 -0500, Papa Georgio wrote:
>>[/color]
> <snipped>
>[color=green][color=darkred]
>>>>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?[/color]
>>
>> Oh, yaeh. Shoot. When I got home from work it was raining (pouring!)
>> I took the car out of the garage Friday, and keep it under a cover
>> outside, so I'll have to wait for tomorrow afternoon to have a look.
>>
>> --[/color]
>
> You can get a car in the garage???? Every time I clean out the garage, my
> wife decides to clean out the basement or a closet or something and puts all
> the crap out in the garage. This last time, my folks moved from a house to
> a condo and so all their crap ended up in my garage. :-([/color]


LOL! The garage I keep the Supra in *IS* in the basement, so I just shift
the stuff from the garage over 5 feet!

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In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

"Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
news:fqvYf.1555$4G4.1348@trndny06...[color=blue]
> On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 01:06:04 -0500, Ray O wrote:
>[color=green]
>>
>> "Hachiroku" <Trueno@ae86.GTS> wrote in message
>> news:PWkYf.1538$4G4.696@trndny06...[color=darkred]
>>> On Mon, 03 Apr 2006 04:28:47 -0500, Papa Georgio wrote:
>>>[/color]
>> <snipped>
>>[color=darkred]
>>>>>How about using a set of ramps to change out the tank?
>>>
>>> Oh, yaeh. Shoot. When I got home from work it was raining (pouring!)
>>> I took the car out of the garage Friday, and keep it under a cover
>>> outside, so I'll have to wait for tomorrow afternoon to have a look.
>>>
>>> --[/color]
>>
>> You can get a car in the garage???? Every time I clean out the garage,
>> my
>> wife decides to clean out the basement or a closet or something and puts
>> all
>> the crap out in the garage. This last time, my folks moved from a house
>> to
>> a condo and so all their crap ended up in my garage. :-([/color]
>
>
> LOL! The garage I keep the Supra in *IS* in the basement, so I just shift
> the stuff from the garage over 5 feet!
>
> --
> In the grand scheme fo things...
> What difference does it make?[/color]

To add insult to injury, the last time my dad came over, he told me that I
need to clean all the junk out of the garage because it's ridiculous to park
the Lexus and Sequoia out in the driveway and keep junk in the garage. He
did quit scolding me when I told him that all that junk came from his house!
--

Ray O
(correct punctuation to reply)

On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:39:27 -0700, ken.gaspard wrote:
[color=blue]
> I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thx
> Ken[/color]


Wow...

I have NO idea!

This is the weirdest hatch strut setup I have ever seen!

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In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:39:27 -0700, ken.gaspard wrote:
[color=blue]
> I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thx
> Ken[/color]

This is NOT much help!

[url]http://www.cygnusx1.net/supra/library/TSRM/bo/BO_16.html[/url]

It says "Remove..." but doesn't say HOW!

It looks like there is a place to grab the damper near the 'top' (when the
hacth is open); it looks like you grip it with pliers and twist the other
end free, but the instructions say "Do not twist"...????

And I have no idea how to remove the other end, unless you have to pull
the inner panels out (UGH!!!) and unbolt it!

This does NOT look like fun!



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In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:39:27 -0700, ken.gaspard wrote:
[color=blue]
> I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thx
> Ken[/color]

OK, I think I deciphered it:

1. Remove Roof side inner garnish (This means remove the inner trim from
the panel going over the window. You may only have to loosen a few screws
to do this)

2.Remove Damper Stay lower end from body (Must be bolted in from inside).

3. Remove Damper Stay upper end from back door. (It shows two wrences, so
you must grab with one and twist with the other. IU am gueassing you hold
the part with the piston and twist the end attached to the Hatch; it looks
like it will spin)

You do the exact same in REVERSE to install the new one.

It does NOT look like you can use a Generic strut with this, it will have
to have the piece that bolts in at the bottom attached.

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In the grand scheme fo things...
What difference does it make?

On Tue, 04 Apr 2006 23:11:14 +0000, Hachiroku wrote:
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> On Sun, 02 Apr 2006 10:39:27 -0700, ken.gaspard wrote:
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>> I don't want to screw up anything. Does anyone know how to remove the
>> hatchback Struts?? According to some generic instructions on the
>> replacement struts, it says to remove from the end with the ball on it.
>> There is supposed to be some type of clips you pry off. I don't see any
>> clips just a ball on a stud. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thx
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> the part with the piston and twist the end attached to the Hatch; it looks
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Oh, God don't do that you'll break it!
Like I said, unbolt the bottom from the car.
Hold the BALL end that is attached to the hatch and spin the piston
housing.

It also recommends drilling a hole in the casing, near the ball end to
relieve the pressure, but I don't think this is neccassary.