changing out my front strut mounts
05-07-2011, 12:27 PM
#1
changing out my front strut mounts
i got the strut off the car and i searched a bit but cant find any advice, my question: is it ok if when removing the top center nut the piston spins or need to hold the piston from spinning?
05-07-2011, 01:51 PM
#3
05-07-2011, 03:35 PM
#4
ya thanks Its done. Used vice grips up in the top of the mount with cloth, scratched up a little but hopefully its within the bumpstop when fully compressed. thanks.
BTW... the ride is much quieter now!
BTW... the ride is much quieter now!
05-09-2011, 11:58 AM
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btw, for future reference i found it easier if you loosen the top nut while the strut is still on the car and nothing is compressed. Basically the first thing is to open the hood and loosen the top nut a bit. Worked for me.
edit: by nothing is compressed = you didn't take out the springs and compress them and then try to take off the nut. Leave the strut/spring as normally would on the car like you were going to drive the car.
edit: by nothing is compressed = you didn't take out the springs and compress them and then try to take off the nut. Leave the strut/spring as normally would on the car like you were going to drive the car.
Last edited by ImmaSquashYou; 05-09-2011 at 01:38 PM.
05-09-2011, 12:13 PM
#6
That's the same way I did it when I replaced my struts last year. That center nut may require less tourge than the mounting nuts but it couldn't be easier to loosen it before removing the struts.
05-13-2011, 07:04 PM
#7
btw, for future reference i found it easier if you loosen the top nut while the strut is still on the car and nothing is compressed. Basically the first thing is to open the hood and loosen the top nut a bit. Worked for me.
edit: by nothing is compressed = you didn't take out the springs and compress them and then try to take off the nut. Leave the strut/spring as normally would on the car like you were going to drive the car.
edit: by nothing is compressed = you didn't take out the springs and compress them and then try to take off the nut. Leave the strut/spring as normally would on the car like you were going to drive the car.
I realized this once it was off...But I cant believe how much better it rides now.
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