2005 Chevrolet Cobalt Strut Assembly Removed Want Peplace Shock Spring

2005 CHEVROLET COBALT
125,000 MILES
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I have strut assembly removed and want to peplace the shock.I have spring compressors in place but it appears to be a special tool needed to remove the upper nut holding the top of the shock in place. The shock shaft has a star bit reciever to hold the shaft in place but then I can't turn the nut without a special wrench,correct?
Oct 30, 2012 at 8:27 PM
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Yes a impact gun or you have to hold the shaft.
Oct 30, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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