Quick question - 4000 strut bearings

[Huw Powell]

> I recently replaced the front struts, strut bearings, etc  but I still
> have a clonk when I back up or at slow speeds and turn the wheels
> fully either way. My guess is that it is coming from the strut bearings, as
> I may have put them in the wrong way.
> I got those http://www.autohausaz.com/secure/PartImages/8A0412323B.jpg
> and I have the green part facing up. The old strut bearings only fit
> in one way, the new ones go in either way with no problem. Bentley was
> no use, as it
> had the older style bearings, and they were within the rubber part.
> I put them in this way, as I figured that the moving part on the
> bearing contacts with the upper strut nut and round washer/strut top cap.
> Just want to get that squared away before the alignment next week.

I think you might have them upside down...

> Also, when the front tires are in the air, I have lots of play, the
> struts assembly is able to move up and down, maybe half an
> inch.... Wheels on the ground nothing noticeable. Havent driven it
> much, as alignment is off and I got new tires.

That is normal.

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Huw Powell

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