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new struts on 92 240 200 1992

posted by  berlis on  Sat Nov 22 10:30 CST 2008
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I'm on my second round of strut insert replacements. First was the '83 and now the '92, all recently. When I purchased inserts from IPD for the '83, I ordered the (aftermarket) "kit" and found that it came with metal spacers. I didn't need to use them. When I ordered (Volvo) inserts from TascaVolvo for the '92, no spacers came with them. I don't think I'll need to add or remove anything at the bottom of the strut tube. This is work in progress this weekend.

Yes, the brake line is held in place with a 12mm bolt. Remove it. Prepare to support the strut assembly once you have tilted it out from the wheel well. I'm using strong cable ties connected in series looped around a coil and up through the tower hole looped around a thick wood dowel. This makes it easy for me to adjust strut tilt and put in place spring compressors, and should limit the stress on the brake line and ABS sensor wire.

IMHO, Bently does a better job of describing the strut insert procedure. I have both a Haynes and a Bently and but together they do quite well.

Mike
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'83 245 GLT, '90 760 GLT






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