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Old May 8, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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If I am standing at the rear, looking downward, which direction should I turn the height adjustment nuts to lower - CW or CCW?

Also, what size is the nut? The instruction manual is no help. It shows the nuts alright, but doesn't state which direction to turn to raise or lower, nor the nut size. Typical manual.

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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Loosen the nut to lower the car. CCW
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Old May 9, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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anti clock wise. The direction that lengthens the bolt like you are un doing it.
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Old May 9, 2010 | 03:31 AM
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Size of wrench 21mm or 13/16 (same/same). Grab your wrenches (everything bigger than 18mm and/or 3/4 cause you're going to need 2 of them. There hasn't been a manual made that tells you what size tool you need for wrenchin on a car.

You will need a backup wrench to hold the bolt head under the spring.
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Many thanx guys! I knew some of y'all knew the answers.
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What does cw andccw mean
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clock wise and counter clock wise...
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Rightsey tightsey, leftsey losey but loose at extremes sometimes isn't better.
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