Thanks Terry, i thought there would of been a little more to it!
Cheers
Steve.
Terry & Heather wrote:
> Steven,
>
> This job is a little more involved than just removing a couple of bolts.
> This is an abridged version with the main points left in, may I suggest you
> read the suspension unit section of a workshop manual.
>
> I'll presume you don't have spring clips to maintain the spring in the
> compressed position. If you do have the procedure is a bit different (refer
> 510 Workshop manual - suspension unit).
> You'll need two jacks, one for the body and a small hydraulic, or with body
> stands you can do both sides at once.
>
> Raise the body.
> Remove the wheel(s)
> Remove the hydraulic brake line either at the calliper or normally easier
> with a hydraulic spanner disconnect the flex to solid union.
> Disconnect the radius rod (t/c rod, what was the sob term - caster rod) from
> the lower control arm
> Disconnect the stabiliser rod from the lower control arm
> Remove the two bolts at the bottom of the strut retaining the steering arm
> (from under the ball joint.)
> Undo the 3 bolts at the top of the strut from under the bonnet, leave the
> nuts on at least the thickness of the nuts.
> Place a small piece of wood under the hub to stop it spinning and with the
> hydraulic jack, compress the strut from the bottom and lift ii out of the
> lower control arm at the ball joint.
> Undo the 3 bolts at the top of the strut unit and remove it from the body.
>
> To remove the spring
> Fit spring compressor and undo the retaining nut in the centre of the
> mounting insulator. You will need a screw driver or a bar to stabilize the
> insulator during removal and re-assembly.
>
> Assembly is much the reverse of removal, but i guarantee you'll learn a few
> things (especially new words) along the way.
>
> regards
> Terry
>
> steven taylor wrote:
>
> > hi all, ive just picked up a set of kmac adjustable strut tops and i was
> > wondering how to remove the struts, is it just a case of taking the
> > steering link off and the 2 bolts at the bottom and the 3 at the top? do
> > you need to use a spring compressor?
> > thanks
> > steve
> >
>
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