How to Break Loose Knuckles from Suspension

Part of the Video Series How to Replace Strut Mounts

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Are you big on home auto repair? Learn how to break loose knuckles from a car suspension with expert auto maintenance tips in this free car repair video clip.

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Posted by Cantankerous on Thursday, 07 June, 2007 at 8:43 PM

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Nat McCullough thanks very much, I think I will give my strut mount replacement a try thanks to your video. You do a great job!

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How to Break Loose Knuckles from Suspension
Hi my name is Nat McCullough on behalf of expertvillage.com. In this clip we are going to talk about separating the connection between the strut and the suspension knuckle. Now depending upon how old the vehicle is and what kind of weather conditions it is operated in or under this connection here may be extremely corrupted. Sometimes they even stamp a toothy surface into the knuckle so that when the strut is squeezed down on it it would make a really solid connection. Now what you are going to want to do is I have my 4 foot pry mac right here. I'm going to insert it between the strut and the suspension knuckle and pretty much just pry it apart like so. Under normal operating conditions this strut is going to stay up in the suspension tower. However, ours have rusted completely in half and it is free swinging.

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Expert: Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 and received their craftsmanship award and honor seal. Read More