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
Full Version: Front Strut Clamps
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
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
QUOTE(r_towle @ Oct 9 2008, 05:25 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
Yeah. strut clamps!!! That's what the AA catalogue calls them (page 54) and who knows more about 914 parts than the Dr.????
Paul
post a picture
as per the catalog
Cad-Plated Strut Clamps
Cad-Plated Strut Clamps
Now THAT was fast.
So, I just mark them and remove them??
Paul
So, I just mark them and remove them??
Paul
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
You will probably want to remove the stru top bearing housing and have that plated as well.
Rich
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