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FRONT SUSPENSION 200 1993

posted by  chudar on  Fri Mar 29 14:35 CST 2013
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Good day all, replaced strut inserts, tie rod ends and ball joints on my 93 240. I inserted spacers with the new inserts. Were they required? It seems the front end is still clucking or bottoming out. Had alignment performed this morning. Any thoughts/suggestions are always appreciated.


93 240 classic #915, 169k miles








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    FRONT SUSPENSION 200 1993

    posted by  machine man on  Fri Mar 29 15:43 CST 2013
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    Is there a rubber cushion at the top where the spring goes?

    How many miles on the car?

    How are the lower arm bushings?

    Phil








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      FRONT SUSPENSION 200 1993

      posted by  chudar on  Fri Mar 29 21:38 CST 2013
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      There is a boot that goes over the strut insert, if that is what you are referring to. The vehicle has 169k miles, and all control arm bushings, and strut mounts ball joints and tie rods ends are new.








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    FRONT SUSPENSION 200 1993

    posted by  Onkel Udo II on  Fri Mar 29 14:40 CST 2013
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    Depends on the strut inserts. Brand and type would help.

    Many folks have failed to completely seat the gland nuts.








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      FRONT SUSPENSION 200 1993

      posted by  chudar on  Fri Mar 29 15:17 CST 2013
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      Is there any way to correct this issue without removing the strut?








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        FRONT SUSPENSION 200 1993

        posted by  someone claiming to be CB on  Sat Mar 30 08:17 CST 2013 [RELATED]

        To tighten the Gland nut on the car.

        jack it up so the front wheel hangs and uncompresses the spring.

        pull up that boot to expose the gland nut.

        With a large pipe wrench (plumbers wrench) tighten down on the gland nut.







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