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Hold 7 mm Allen wrench still with vice grips while turning socket

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011

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Album: General | Bilstein HD Strut Installation
Replacing oem struts with Bilstein HDs, also new SKF strut bearings.

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Note locations of 3 upper bolts

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


Bolt has moved 3/8" after 200 blows (yes, I counted)

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


This is what Bilstein provides. Transfer other parts from oem strut.

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


Lower spring seat, rubber boot and compression stop from old oem strut

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Spring (still compressed) and upper spring seat added

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New SKF strut bearing, modified 22 mm socket in foreground

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


Hold 7 mm Allen wrench still with vice grips while turning socket

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


Strut assembly is ready to install after spring compressors are removed

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


Installed strut on passenger side with new 12 mm washers and nylon locknuts

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011


New strut bearing installed, white cap to keep dirt & moisture out of bearing

Last modified: Mar 20, 2011



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