[928uk] Rear shock pins Brian Butterworth

[Brian Butterworth via 928uk]

Mike,
Thanks, I'd seen the ring spanner and washer method.  In the end I just undid the nut and pulled it out!

I thought the nuts were pinched at the ends and like any lock nut this opens with use and reduces effectiveness?

Brian
88 S4 auto

On 24 Oct 2015 21:57, Mike Miller via 928uk <928uk at lists.928.org.uk> wrote:
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> Hi Brian I have found best way to remove pins is to use them as their own puller by using spacers and huge washers. Grease threads well and use nut to pull 6 to 8 mm at a time then remove nut and re space. Keep repeating.
> If you do not excede wsm torque for assy torquing of nuts you wont harm pin threads.
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> Incidentally nuts are only use once for stiff nut properties. Use a small amount of low strength locktite on threads and reuse nut if not corroded. Have done this on both my 82s and 83s. No problems.
> Do final torque up with weight on wheels so shock bush rubber in unstressed position with weight on wheels.
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> Can send pics of pulling pin if you emailme off list.
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> Mike Miller