PLEASE NOTE: The Tool was redesigned in December 2025. When replacing the front struts ( shock absorbers ) on a W201, W124, or some W129 chassis, it is frustrating and time-consuming to try to remove and replace the big 22 mm top nut on the front struts ( shocks ). You have to hold the top of the shock with a 7 mm hex wrench, so you can not use a socket, and a 22 mm regular box wrench gives you only a minimal movement of the nut ( on some models - see video). Kent decided to come up with a new tool. This tool is custom-made in our shop. The socket size is 22 mm with a 19mm socket welded on the top. A short 7mm hex wrench is included to hold the shaft of the strut.
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PLEASE NOTE: This is a revised design from the original shown in the video, but Kent believes is works even better and faster. In the pictures below, you can see how this wrench set works. You will need a 19mm wrench to turn the socket while holding the hex wrench stationary. A ratcheting box wrench can speed the process.
