front suspension: need some help

[Konstantin Bogach]

Jouko,

in type 44 bearing is between the spring seat and concave support (big
black plate with threaded studs). I can not imagine how it can be removed
without removing stpring (or whole strut).  Could you explain more?

Konstantin Bogach

Jouko Haapanen wrote:

> I've replaced strut bearings on my UrQ without pulling the strut,
> takes two people and some nimble fingers, but can be done.  Just be
> careful with the b.f. screwdriver as you push the shock down from the
> top so your buddy's fingers that are waiting eagerly at the strut
> bearing to pull it out don't meet.  Could be nasty.  Anyhow, can be
> done in 10-15min./side and works like a charm.  I don't see why it
> couldn't be done on a type 44.
>
> If so, you can put it together now and relace the strut bearings
> another time when you have nothing else left to work on...
>
> Jouko Haapanen
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Konstantin Bogach" <kbogach at home.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 9:58 PM
> Subject: Re: front suspension: need some help
>
> > Ok ... I used spring compressors and jack and aligned the strut
> inside the
> > tower. Now I will be able to change insert.  The main question left
> is: what
> > to do with strut bearings?  The car has 132,000 mi.  I think that I
> am
> > loosing just one more alignment cost if I need to replace it later
> because I
> > need to do the same amount (almost) of work now or later in order to
> replace
> > it.
> > Can I do any maintenance of the bearings? Cleaning? Lubing?
> >
> > Thank you.
> > Konstantin Bogach.
> >
> > Konstantin Bogach wrote:
> >
> > > Hi listers.
> > >
> > > I learn everything in a hard way.  Sometime I do very stupid
> things like
> > > changing all bushings/tie rod at the front, making alignment and
> then in
> > > a week deciding to change front struts inserts.
> > >
> > > Removing old strut insert I did something stupid.  Probably I
> > > underestimate Bentley's comment about inserting piece of wood
> between
> > > spring and wheel housing.  I did not understood where exactly to
> insert
> > > it and why. Now I understand.  Spring bent (making arc), strut
> insert is
> > > misaligned, I can't move it to be at the center of opening in the
> strut
> > > tower. Trying to fix it I jacked the car and make it even worse.
> > > What do I do now?
> > >
> > > When  shall I change strut  bearings?  Shall I  wait until they go
> > > bad?   Shall I do any cleaning/lubing on them when upper mounts
> are off?
> > >
> > > Any advise will be greatly appreciated.  I don't know what to do
> at this
> > > point.
> > >
> > > Konstantin Bogach
> > > 200tqa '89
> > > 200tq '89
> >
> >