Steps and Suggestions on Exchanging Strut Mounts

Sep 27
17:52

2013

Jerry Pan

Jerry Pan

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When exchanging your strut mounts, it is considerable to carefully torque the strut mount nut and arrange the studs to the relevant positions. This let correct installation and prevents from damage and probable excessive erosion.

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When exchanging your strut mounts,Steps and Suggestions on Exchanging Strut Mounts Articles it is considerable to carefully torque the strut mount nut and arrange the studs to the relevant positions. This let correct installation and prevents from damage and probable excessive erosion.
Below are the steps to exchange strut mount

Firstly, install the new strut mount on the old mount unit and torque down to make the spring does not move. This will let correct installation of the new part without the spring being in the way or causing probable damage.

Secondly, look at how the holes are queuing before torque the nut. It is critical to ensure the holes are queued properly, so as to when the upper strut nut is installed into its position, no injury happens and all mount are tight.

Thirdly, use a vise to grip the strut mount firmly so it does not stir when torque the nut down. This will also avoid the damage which is explained in secondly step and give support when torque the nut down. Then remove the vise.

Fourthly, torque the upper strut nut down on the basis of your car standards. It may differ according to the make, model and year. If you are not sure of the specifications, your local car parts shop can be of help.

If still you have a trouble on the procedure, ask a technical mechanic or check a car repair manual for instruction. This will help you avoid damage to yourself and damage to your car.

Source from China strut mount manufacturer – EKKO, produce various kinds of strut mount/shock absorber mounting for different cars for more than 10 years. Read more about shock absorber mounting