Author Topic: Possible to replace strut bearings on a2? (Read 3294 times)

trent77 · « **on:** October 17, 2007, 07:54:32 am »

Just want to double check the service manual. I just need to remove the top nut and drop the strut down and replace the bearing right? Just want to make sure the strut will not fire a spring off at me. thanks for your help.

rallydiesel · « **Reply #1 on:** October 17, 2007, 10:51:11 am »

No, you need to compress the spring. I did mine this year and almost shot a spring at my head because I thought I didn't need to compress the spring.

jtanguay · « **Reply #2 on:** October 17, 2007, 01:31:13 pm »

my springs didn't shoot at me. maybe they were bad? :lol: the lowering kit i had was so easy to put on... no need for spring compressors

clbanman · « **Reply #3 on:** October 18, 2007, 12:17:44 pm »

I managed to get mine off without using the spring compressors, but had to compress them to get everything back together. They jumped a little when removing them, but it was ok because I knew they would and had them aimed in a safe direction.

smutts · « **Reply #4 on:** October 22, 2007, 06:21:02 pm »

Do I get an Honourable Mention in this years Darwin Awards for using polypropelene rope to bind up the spring? 500lb's of compressed rage sounds like fun in my little garage.

clbanman · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2007, 09:27:31 am »

I believe that the requirements for honorable mention involve blood. :lol:

mainer · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2007, 06:34:20 pm »

I wouldn't even thing about pulling a front spring off with out compressing it first. Thats just crazy. It is a good way to get hurt.
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mk2diesel · « **Reply #7 on:** December 13, 2007, 11:16:06 pm »

and slip a chain thru the coils just to be on the safe side .. you're gonna need the special tool to remove the knotched nut that holds the bearing in place ( ground down spark plug socket with 2 fingers sticking out...)

Op-Ivy · « **Reply #8 on:** December 14, 2007, 02:56:07 am »

Quote from: "mainer"

I wouldn't even thing about pulling a front spring off with out compressing it first. Thats just crazy. It is a good way to get hurt.

Agreed.

trent77 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 14, 2007, 10:22:42 pm »

this job has long since been done. I was able to rent the spring compressor, and as for the special nut, i just had to tap on it with a punch, then thread it with my fingers. thanks for the info.