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Posted by: AvalonFal Oct 9 2008, 03:16 PM

I want to remove the front strut clamps and washers to have them replated, but the Haynes manual says the positions of the clamps shouldn't be altered or the steering geometry will be changed (pg. 101, 3.6). Will there be problems in removing these things? Any suggestions on removing them and keeping the steering from changing??

Paul

Posted by: r_towle Oct 9 2008, 03:25 PM

Strut clamps??? huh?
If you mean the top piece that bolts into the fender...the plates and position with a sharpy..take them off and send them out.

Rich

Posted by: AvalonFal Oct 9 2008, 03:30 PM

Yeah. strut clamps!!! That's what the AA catalogue calls them (page 54) and who knows more about 914 parts than the Dr.????

Paul

Posted by: r_towle Oct 9 2008, 03:34 PM

post a picture

Posted by: rmital Oct 9 2008, 03:41 PM

as per the catalog
Cad-Plated Strut Clamps



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Posted by: AvalonFal Oct 9 2008, 03:45 PM

Now THAT was fast.

So, I just mark them and remove them??

Paul

Posted by: r_towle Oct 9 2008, 04:50 PM

Yes, just mark the position on the fender.
You will probably want to remove the stru top bearing housing and have that plated as well.

Rich