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Old 28-03-2020, 01:23 PM   #1
brucewarring
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Default Front strut upper bearing replacement

On my LS Ghia I have this knocking noise from the front and it was diagnosed as the strut bearings.....do I have to remove the strut,,,spring compressors etc. to replace them or can I just undo the three nuts on the top of the strut and beauty.........
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Old 01-04-2020, 07:00 PM   #2
gumby123
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Default Re: Front strut upper bearing replacement

I've replaced the springs and shocks on my car, myself.

The spring must be compressed, to get the bearing out.
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Old 01-04-2020, 08:36 PM   #3
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Default Re: Front strut upper bearing replacement

you will need to buy spring compressors to do that job It may be cheaper to pay a mechanic unless you can borrow a set.
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Old 02-04-2020, 08:49 AM   #4
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Default Re: Front strut upper bearing replacement

Thanks very much for the advice fellas I think look around Townsville and find a tame mech as advised is the go
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