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June 16, 2011, 06:30:46 am

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Is this a good or bad strut bearing? have video
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Is this strut bearing good or bad? This video was taken after removing the strut assembly from the passenger side. It spins freely and the rubber looks solid. Is that side to side rocking motion normal?

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Reply #1June 16, 2011, 09:57:22 am

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Re: Is this a good or bad strut bearing? have video
« Reply #1 on: June 16, 2011, 09:57:22 am »
i would say its worn out.. mine never spun that freely, or had that much side to side play in them..
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Reply #2June 16, 2011, 02:27:12 pm

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« Reply #2 on: June 16, 2011, 02:27:12 pm »
My new parts on my jetta weren't loose like that!
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Reply #3June 16, 2011, 03:02:35 pm

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« Reply #3 on: June 16, 2011, 03:02:35 pm »
replace them along with the slotted nut/bushing. They are worn out.
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Reply #4June 16, 2011, 05:56:25 pm

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Re: Is this a good or bad strut bearing? have video
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Thanks for your inputs. I will replace them.
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Reply #5June 20, 2011, 03:47:07 am

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Re: Is this a good or bad strut bearing? have video
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What kind of bearing is in there? Is it a ball bearing or sleeve?

What's the torque spec for the slotted nut? The ones on mine were not tightened all the way as I was able to turn it a bit more  (compressing the spring).
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Reply #6June 21, 2011, 01:49:36 pm

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Re: Is this a good or bad strut bearing? have video
« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2011, 01:49:36 pm »
I bought a set of new INA brand strut mounts at a VW show. The vendor used to work for VW as a tech and said it's the right one for my car.

On the left is the new one, the right is the old. one I removed. Notice the right one sits lower? Is it compressed and NG or is the new one the wrong one?

 
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Reply #7June 21, 2011, 04:30:43 pm

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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2011, 04:30:43 pm »
Quote from: 92EcoDiesel Jetta on June 20, 2011, 03:47:07 am
What kind of bearing is in there? Is it a ball bearing or sleeve?

What's the torque spec for the slotted nut? The ones on mine were not tightened all the way as I was able to turn it a bit more  (compressing the spring).

Its a ball bearing. I dont know the torque spec as I use a half inch airgun.
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