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strut assembly. I though I installed them correctly but they klunk and are not secured at the top. The 2 repair books show something differant than the way they were factory installed. did you use all

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...strut assembly? or can I remove assenbly by removing top and bottom bolt and nut at bottom of strut? you dont have to. but when your in there there is a gap in the back of the spindlewhere it clamps ...

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...assembly in my 2002 volkswagen jetta. I cannot tighten the nuts on top of the struts.they well not go down and keep cup tight against car.what is the problem.do I have to remove struts again? hi, i ...

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strut/spring as an assembly from the car. You'll need a strut spring compressor to remove the spring. Take your time and compress the spring slowly and evenly. You'll be able to remove the strut after

...wing) That is fine as long as it is not loose and making noise when you are driving. In some cases this is a sign that your strut bearing rubber bushing assembly are wearing out and need

assembly. Disconnect from the strut and lower ball joint, unbolt the brake caliper, carrier and rotor. Press out the wheel hub, remove the retaining clips in the assembly and press out the old bearing

...to drop in back from excess weight. how might i correct this: new shocks, etc.? sounds like a broken strut spring if so you can replace the entire strut as an assembly with a spring or just the ...

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assembly, mark with a punch for reference when putting it back. There is no need to remove the center nut for CV joint unless it is the original strut which is longer when in static position. Note; DO

...strut assembly. With the strut separated from bearing assy. secure the strut from dropping and loosen the top nut above the strut bearing, remove strut from vehicle.I don't know how far you want ...

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bolt out completely. Push down on the control arm so that it dislocates from the strut assembly. This will enable you to swing the strut outward and give enough free space to clear the CV from the hub

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