Firstly let me apologize for those inundated by the multiple posts of
the original message. I have no idea how that happened.
Anyway, I suspect that I now know why I have had no further responsed
here to my follow-up message. Those who know the anatomy of this
assembly are probably wondering "What the heck he is talking about!".
It would seem that this chunky rubber and steel mount unit does not
break down into any smaller pieces for access the the bearings. It
would seem that someone has been here before on this car and has
re-assembled the strut assy WITHOUT the bearings!! Go figure!
Certainly not what we expected to find :o). Also, from my previous
posting do not get the idea that this is a rusty car, it is not so no,
the bearing has not disintegrated from rust. Not sure why the upper
mount was so firmly bonded to the strut shaft.
Thanks to all those who offered advise.
John
- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, "John Parsons" <roverlad@...> wrote:
>
> Yep, it sure was! For a West Coast car I think that this unit would
> have stood it's ground against the best an Eastern car could have
> thrown at it :) .
>
> Next problem, now that it has been seperated, what is the procedure
> for disassembling the upper strut mount for access to the bearings?
> These bearings are seized big time. It is amazing what the power
> steering can overcome!
>
> John
>
> --- In peugeot-L@yahoogroups.com, Brian Holm <peugeots@> wrote:
> >
> > The upper mount is sticking to the top of the shock. Squirt on some
> > Liquid Wrench or some such, screw the nut back onto the shock until
> > it's even with the top, then whack it with a hammer while supporting
> > the weight of the assembly by the spring or upper mount.
> >
> > Brian Holm
> >
> > At 04:26 PM 3/12/2006, John Parsons wrote:
> >
> > >Trying to replace front strut bearings. Assy is out of car, nut
> > >from top of strut is removed
> > >(spring compressed), should the upper seat assy now just come off
> > >the strut? It does not
> > >seem to want to come. Any suggestions?
>
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