[V8] Replacing Strut Mount

[sdewitt at stx.rr.com]

The spring supports the weight of the car and is mounted on the steel perch that the rubber mounting is bolted to. 

Yes you can replace the mount (and the strut) with the vehicle on the ground. The type 44, 43 and 4A cars are the only cars that I know of you can do this.

The shock piston may move when the mount is removed, but you can move the piston with your hand as you position the mount.

You will have to get your car aligned afterwards though.

----- Original Message -----
From: gkauf33 at epix.net
Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2005 7:49 am
Subject: [V8] Replacing Strut Mount

> The left front strut recently pushed thru the top of its mount. I 
> have another mount coming today. 
> 
> Can I just remove the old plate on the top or is it under majore 
> pressure? If so, how should I replace it.
> 
> Many thanks. Please reply to gkauf3 at yahoo.com
> 
> George
> 
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