Diagnosing noise after installation
If clunking or rattling occurs after installation and the strut mount and spring seat clock position are correct, inspect other suspension components. Stabilizer bar bushings and link pins are common noise sources and may be misdiagnosed as strut problems.
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The original mounting stud nut may not thread correctly or may damage the new shock or strut upper mounting stud…
They will score the polished chrome shaft. This will cause increased wear on the upper seals and may lead to…
Using an air or electric impact wrench to tighten the upper mounting nut on the piston rod can exceed the…
These vehicles require special spring-to-strut mounting procedures. Improper assembly can cause excessive side strain and strut failure. If the lower…
Replacement shocks and struts may differ in length from the original equipment units. In some cases the replacement unit may…