Upper strut bearing question

[Chuck Pierce]

Put my struts back together yesterday.
Should the mounting plate be able to move freely when the strut assembly 
is assembled.
I am pretty sure the bearing is oriented correctly, I did notice it only 
sets on the mounting plate one way.
I have access to the spring compressor for the rest of the day, so I can 
still take them apart to make sure.

Chuck Pierce
91 200tq Avant