>Thanks for the heads up, but what the heck is the strut "gland" nut? >Didn't know my Audi had glands. ;> > >Do I assume you're referring to the nut at the strut's top, above the >bearing? > >Thanks man! The gland nut is what keeps the damper (Strut) in the strut housing. The stut piston goes thru it. Later! Eric Fletcher S.O.C. '87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B St. Louis, MO STEADIRIC@aol.com