Macpherson strut
#1
Macpherson strut
Hi
My front macpherson strut has pulled out of the top mount assy--------I have ordered a new top assy (and spring compressor)--------Does anyone know if I can get the strut back in place without removing it from the bottom, or do I have to take it right out to get it back together ???---------Thanks for ANY suggestions on this repair
Nigel
My front macpherson strut has pulled out of the top mount assy--------I have ordered a new top assy (and spring compressor)--------Does anyone know if I can get the strut back in place without removing it from the bottom, or do I have to take it right out to get it back together ???---------Thanks for ANY suggestions on this repair
Nigel
#3
Hi
Thanks for that, BUT I tried to get a 'quick-strut' but they seem to be unavailable in UK-------I have had another look at it and realise that it all has to come off------I have now got everything loose awaiting a spring compressor and the top kit-------the shock and spring look good enough to re-fit
Nigel
Thanks for that, BUT I tried to get a 'quick-strut' but they seem to be unavailable in UK-------I have had another look at it and realise that it all has to come off------I have now got everything loose awaiting a spring compressor and the top kit-------the shock and spring look good enough to re-fit
Nigel
#8
You are a star----but I ordered a set today, they should turn up along with the top mount tomorrow (wed)----------reading the last couple of posts it looks like it might not be straight forward.
I am interested in a code reader though --------I don't think I would be able to work the one you have ----looking for one a bit simple
Nigel
#9
Update on front strut-----
I ordered the top mounting plate and 'bearing' yesterday PM-----and a (cheap) set of spring compressors-----------they arrived by lunch-time today.
The spring compressors would not get the spring short enough in one bite so I also used a G clamp-----got the spring out OK and had quite a nerve-wracking time getting the spring short enough to put the strut back together----eventually used two small ratchet straps as well.
Now all back together and OK.
The job was easier than I expected-----but it helps a lot to watch the operation on U tube first
I would strongly suggest at least three spring compressors----make the job easier/quicker/safer
So now I am waiting for the other side to go
If I had known how easy it would be I would have bought parts for both sides
Nigel & Pamala
I ordered the top mounting plate and 'bearing' yesterday PM-----and a (cheap) set of spring compressors-----------they arrived by lunch-time today.
The spring compressors would not get the spring short enough in one bite so I also used a G clamp-----got the spring out OK and had quite a nerve-wracking time getting the spring short enough to put the strut back together----eventually used two small ratchet straps as well.
Now all back together and OK.
The job was easier than I expected-----but it helps a lot to watch the operation on U tube first
I would strongly suggest at least three spring compressors----make the job easier/quicker/safer
So now I am waiting for the other side to go
If I had known how easy it would be I would have bought parts for both sides
Nigel & Pamala
#10
I understand exactly what you mean---------I would have liked at least one more spring compressor---------I also used two small ratchet
Nigel