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Your cart is empty.OTC's No. 4533 Strut Removal Tool for General Motors W-Body Cars is designed spedifically to remove and install OE style/size struts. Set includes: No. 4533 Double-ended Socket, No. 4533-2 Universal Drive Handle, T50 TORX Bit, and a blow molded plastic storage case that keeps tools contained and organized. Use one end of the socket to remove/install the jounce bumper; the other end to remove/install the strut cap nut. For use on 1988 to 2013 GM W-Body vehicles: Chevy Lumina, Monte Carlo, Impala; Pontiac Grand Prix; Buick Century,Regal, LaCrosse, Allure; Oldsmobile Intrigue, and Cutlass Supreme. May not work with select aftermarket struts that have a larger than OE diameter. Value is at the core of the OTC tool and equipment portfolio. For a simple repair or the most complex drivability concern, these award-winning tools universally solve problems faster, and at better value, than any other product line available. Whether it’s a specialty tool or unique piece of service equipment, OTC provides top solutions to modern automotive service challenges while increasing technicians’ productivity and shop profits.
Southern Coast
2025-09-03 12:24:43
I want to start off by recommending you file down the two pegs for the handle as so many other reviewers have previously mentioned. It will let you use thicker after market struts.A problem I encountered was the strut leaning sharply to one side, my fix on one side was to jack the car up on that side and remove the tire. I was able to use a pry bar to align everting up to removing and install the new strut. Same issue on other side but leaning in different direction so I had to push on the spring to align it.Just wanted to share that as it was an issue I encountered, maybe you will as well.Tool worked no problem.
Donald
2025-08-19 12:48:03
Used on front struts of 1996 chevy lumina with no trouble. Everything functions as it should.
Kmwatts
2025-08-01 14:49:42
As stated in other reviews, the tool would not fit over the aftermarket struts I had purchased as replacements. Upon further inspection it was found that the tabs that hold and drive the socket protruded a excessive amount taking up the space for the piston rod. Twenty minutes or so with a good file solved this problem and now the tool will work with all strut cartridges. Other than that the tool performed well.
Richard F.Piro
2025-07-22 12:18:57
This tool had to have some retro-fitting done before I could use it. The two lock pins which held and seated the head-piece were long enough that they had to be cut back. All the powder coat on the pins at the socket tool end had to be taken off before the tool could be used. Wasted lots of time grinding and sizing and filing and sizing.Once all the extra work had been completed, it worked well enough, although the ratchet end wasn't too strong. It gave way during the second strut retaining ring removal. Lasted long enough to get the job done and then I tossed it.
Sidney
2025-06-17 13:12:16
Can not say anything bad about this item. I was actually surprised about how well made it is. However, I returned it do to the fact it did not include the tool for the very first step in the strut removal process, The socket to remove the nut while holding the stem of the strut. But it does clearly represent that if you look at the photo. My bad. Any how, that special socket is an additional 50 some odd dollars. When I saw the word, "kit" I assumed and went for it. If you do have access to this nut removal tool, You will be satisfied with this item.
Kindle Customer
2025-04-20 16:37:53
Overall this worked great when changing the front strut inserts on a 1998 Monte Carlo Z34. The only thing you'll have to do is slightly grind down the 2 nubs inside the collar so that it will slide over the strut shaft & strut body. But don't grind them down do much that they no longer catch the accompanying bar.
tool collector
2025-04-11 10:48:15
only works to remove factory strut cartridges. The fatter gabriels would not clear the inner tabs that allow extension to drive pin socket. I had to rent the oem 27034 from autozone. It does not have tabs inside because there is a separate 3 pin and 4 pin sockets.. No flipping of pin socket w/oem 27034 .Very dissapointed w/OTC. this is going back.
Joe Thomas
2025-03-31 12:36:03
If you're doing struts on a GM W-Body car (mine was a 1997 Chevy Lumina) you MUST have this tool. The struts are easy to remove and install once you have the proper tools. Not included with this set, but will help tremendously, is the 24mm offset socket (OTC 7544) for the nut on top of the strut. Sometimes they come off with an impact, most of the time not. This set give you the Torx bit to hold the strut shaft, but not the socket to turn the nut.
Steve O.
2025-03-05 16:59:08
Our shop has one but I am one of those fussy techs that likes to have my own shop tools so I waited until it was on sale and purchased it.Our shop tool has the modification to the internal pins like others have mentioned and honestly it’s not a huge deal to shave off a bit of material to get them to fit right. I’ve had other more expensive tools that I’ve had to modify more to get them to work properly so taking a die grinder and a carbide bit to the alignment pins is easy peasey lemon squeezie :).It’s getting to the point in my career where I’ll likely not see another GM W-body strut job for a long time, if ever again. I just like knowing that I have the right tool if the day comes again, because I’m a firm believer in that old adage of “It’s better to have a tool and not need it than it is to need it and not have itâ€.
Barry
2025-01-19 17:23:04
A very nice tool to have in your shop, worked great, very fast shipping
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