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Strut mounts
I have a 92 SVX with the typical noises/popping noise from the front end.
How hard is it to replace the strut mounts and how is it done? Thanks, Ken |
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not bad if you have a spring compressor, air tools, and a lift. check your swaybar links for play as well...grab the swaybar and pull up and down to check for play.
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I did struts and mounts my and marisa's svx's. other than that I have done maybe 100+ cars. My svx was easy, but hers was harder for some reason. to errr on the safe side here is what had to be done on her car.
Quick and easy way that will need an alignment afterwards is as follows: jack up car remove wheels remove top hat covvers (platic things) remove the 3 strut mount nuts (on each side) remove the bolts for the brake lines and abs unit (3 on each side) don't un do the brake hoses from the caliper though remove the 2 large bolts on the spindle/strut interface (on each side) remove the strut/spring assembly (on each side) use spring compressors to compress the coil spring (on each side) then undo the 1 nut on the strut shaft (on each side) your strut mount is now free to replace do the reverse to get back together I am not good at being descriptive so hope this helps a bit. Have fun and don't hurt yourself.
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Spring compessor?
Thanks to all who replied!
Where do I get a spring compressor or can I rent one from some where? Ken |
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autozone does free rentals.
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"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." Benjamin Franklin blk 92' LSL w/ average mods pics here http://s306.photobucket.com/albums/nn277/yourconfused/ Cash68: "Hmm, I wouldn't brag about beating Escorts. That's like saying you tricked a retarded person." |
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Re: Strut mounts
So I'm going to replace mine and went to Subaruparts.com to check on the parts. Do I only need to replace the strut mount(20320) or are there other parts I should get as well?
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