turbo92subaru Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Any easy way to check to see if the strut is tight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Torque wrench? 120ish in-lbs is what my book says Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo92subaru Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 Any easy way to check to see if the strut is tight? When I try to torque it or see if it is tight the strut just twist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 oops! Well you either stripped the pressed in bolt, or it's not seated correctly. You might want to pop off that whole strut assembly and check out the bottom of that strut mount. Torque's also depend on the brand... i bought some kyb struts last summer, and i broke one of the bolts, because i went by the subaru book instead of reading the paperwork that came w/ the struts. I think, don't quote me on this, but i think it was something like 43ft-lbs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo92subaru Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 oops!Well you either stripped the pressed in bolt, or it's not seated correctly. You might want to pop off that whole strut assembly and check out the bottom of that strut mount. Torque's also depend on the brand... i bought some kyb struts last summer, and i broke one of the bolts, because i went by the subaru book instead of reading the paperwork that came w/ the struts. I think, don't quote me on this, but i think it was something like 43ft-lbs.. The bolt a the top of the strut is really tight. Not stripped. (yet anyways) lol The bolt wont move, it just moves the strut insted. just twist the strut a little wee bit. I am going to take the strut out again and see if it is seated correctly. Thanks for your help:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjo Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 ohhhhhhhh THAT nut? in the middle? that's supposed to move in the strut mount Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo92subaru Posted May 16, 2005 Author Share Posted May 16, 2005 ya the nut in the middle. It will loosen but wont tighten. I think its as tight as it will go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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