Issue re-installing suspension

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Old 08-20-2016, 10:44 AM
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Issue re-installing suspension

hello guys and gals,

i am reinstalling the stock shocks on my '13 SHAWD TL. The clearance is really tight and I am having trouble getting the fork that goes onto the bottom of the front suspension back onto the LCA. I used the heel toe guide but it just says install is the reverse of removal. Any trick to get the bolt to slide back in? The upper control arm is still installed along with the steering knuckle. Thanks!
Old 08-20-2016, 07:18 PM
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get a person to stand on the knuckle/rotor/lug area to help bring the suspension down
Old 08-22-2016, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by csmeance
get a person to stand on the knuckle/rotor/lug area to help bring the suspension down
This...I actually did it myself but it wasn't very fun, I ended up pushing down on the rotor with my chest to keep my hands free, it didn't feel very good.
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you could also use a breaker bar or pole to pry
Old 08-31-2016, 09:55 PM
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It's a lot easier if you unbolt the upper balljoint from the knuckle. Just make sure you don't pull the knuckle out too far from the car on you can separate the inner joint on the axle.
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