May 16, 200520 yr Author 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.
May 16, 200520 yr 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..
May 16, 200520 yr Author 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:)
May 16, 200520 yr Author ya the nut in the middle. It will loosen but wont tighten. I think its as tight as it will go.
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