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Re: Strut Boots

To: gary t anderson <garyand@gte.net>, quattro@coimbra.ans.net
Subject: Re: Strut Boots
From: Todd Young <tyoung@wamnet.com>
Date: Thu, 17 Sep 1998 06:52:27 -0500
Organization: WAM!NET Inc.
References: <36008541.549C@gte.net>
Sender: owner-quattro@coimbra.ans.net

gary t anderson wrote:

> Anyone heard of a way to replace a front strut boot (ya know the
> accordian plastic thing) without having to remove and disassemble the
> whole darn assembly?
> '91 200tq

Haven't tried this myself, just thought of it:

With wheel/tire off, use spring compresser to compress suspension.
Use floor jack to support control arm/strut/spring assembly.
Remove top nut/bushings/washers.
Lower floor jack to drop strut/spring/compressor assembly.
Remove necessary components to access boot and replace.
Reinstall in opposite order.

Comments? Do you think it would work?

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