Re: Coupe GT wheel bearing and strut replacement

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> I'm sure lots of q-listers have replaced their front struts and wheel
> bearings.  I'm going to be undertaking that task on my 85 coupe GT in the
> next couple of weeks and wondered if there were any hidden tricks or things
> to watch out for.  I have the wheel bearings, the struts and the strut
> mounts.  do I need to get anything else to do the job? 

I haven't done my bearings yet so you tell me when you're done.  (it
does require a press)

As for the rest, remember to have new locknuts on hand for the strut
top, axle, ball joint, etc.

You'll need to compress the springs to dismantle the strut/strut housing
assembly.

Next time I do this I think I'm gonna make soemthing to protect the
outer CV boot from damage upon reassembly.  I was lucky twice but it
tends to get pinched and stuff.

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Huw Powell

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