Sunday, May 4, 2014
Automobile Struts Repairs
When an automobile encounters bumps or other things that cause rough driving, struts work to soften the effects of this. However, struts that need to be replaced will lose these characteristics. This is one reason why having information on struts and repairs can be beneficial.
Tools
In many instances, the strut can be swung out from underneath the vehicle once the upper part has been unbolted. However, this is not always the case. In many strut jobs, a special type of pipe wrench, or spanner wrench, will be needed.
Replacement
A rebuildable strut has cartridges, and allows for repairs simply by changing out old cartridges with new ones. These jobs can be accomplished without completely having to remove the struts. Other replacement jobs require that the upper bearing plate be removed before changing cartridges.
Tips
Strut replacement often is followed by wheel alignment. Because of this, it can be beneficial to mark the location of the upper strut mounts before getting started. By doing this, wheel alignment can be somewhat maintained, and there should be less adjustments needed once the strut job is completed.
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