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Old 05-18-2017, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by blktoptrvl View Post
The suggestion on this site that people use a stubby is a good one. But I believe, not the best.
I can't comment on how access is on the V8s - but on my I6 (3.0d) access to the six nuts is not an issue. BUT, I did remove both front wheels and all the Tupperware from the lower wheel arches. That gives you (and your helper) all the access to the nuts you could ever want and allows the use of a number of different tools.

The only nut requiring any special technique is the front right side and there is a special access hole in the stiffening plate for just this task - a standard ring spanner (along with your hand) slips in there with ease.

YMMV and clearly it does!
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