[mgc9991]

Hi, re-installing my stock springs. Front right strut is stuck in the knuckle spindle. Have used the spindle spreader, wd40, penetrating fluid. I measured the amount of shock below the spindle and it hasn't moved at all.

What do I do?

[M4_GTS]

Give PB Blaster a try and let it soak. then use a big fucking sledge hammer with a block of wood.

[casualDIYer]

Hate to say it but you may be forced to do it the bmw way. Collar bolt out, push in the half shaft, tip out the strut, pull it out from the collar. Remember, one time use of those collars bolts

[Orion4]

Originally Posted by casualDIYer

Hate to say it but you may be forced to do it the bmw way. Collar bolt out, push in the half shaft, tip out the strut, pull it out from the collar. Remember, one time use of those collars bolts

No haft shaft- RWD car

[Orion4]

Originally Posted by mportd.f32

Hi, re-installing my stock springs. Front right strut is stuck in the knuckle spindle. Have used the spindle spreader, wd40, penetrating fluid. I measured the amount of shock below the spindle and it hasn't moved at all. What do I do?

Is this on the drivers side? Have you tried the passengers side and have the same issue? Did you remove the drivers side Headlight Leveling Regulator rod from the control arm?

[mgc9991]

Originally Posted by Orion4

Is this on the drivers side? Have you tried the passengers side and have the same issue? Did you remove the drivers side Headlight Leveling Regulator rod from the control arm?

Passenger side is the one stuck. Driver side came out way easier. I think I'm going to put everything back together with all suspension stock except that passenger side and drive it to the bmw dealer. Not that far from me. I don't have the tools or time to figure this out unfortunately.