Here we are, one week after the shock absorber adventure. It's still REALLY FREAKIN' COLD! But I have a day or two off, so let's get the rest of this front end apart before I forget what all the different parts are or where they go. Once again, this is a procedure that is better suited to video than photos. Plus my wife, Ali, was available and (sort of) willing to help out by holding my phone/camera. I really should apologize for the quality of the vids I've produced. I'm not a film major. Of course, if you have watched the videos, you also know I'm not much of a mechanic, either! Nonetheless, the front suspension is now out. And nobody got hurt (amazingly!) I wish that the last panic was not on a stat holiday, so I would have had access to the proper tools. Canadian Tire, which is a big auto-parts chain in Canada, has a program where you can borrow a tool, use it, and return it in a day or two. This service is free. However, I could not borrow the spring compressor on Jan 1st because they were closed. However, they are open now, and the spring compressor is available, making for a much safer situation. Still, there had to be a glitch. Normally, the spring seat would unbolt from the lower A-arm, allowing the spring to either a) drop down through the hole, or b) clear the "hump" on the spring seat and come out the side. A couple of the A-arms had bolts that were frozen, preventing the removal of the spring seat. This led to a more "persuasive" method of removal. No one ever said I was smart. But the front end is off now. The steering rack and column are still in place, for now. As are the rear springs and differential. But other than that, the car is basically down to the tub. VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/PWyMu7qpRcY
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