Strut bearing replacement

[jdbubb@ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

I'm firmly convinced it is not possible to reset the camber to the same
value, or even sufficiently close, by marking the bolts. If you can't
set your alignment yourself or are not willing to pay then the next best
thing is to leave the camber adjustment bolts tight and remove the
entire strut from the lower ball joint.
Just as a note, the camber itself isn't that important in that you could
get it close enough for even tire wear and performance. BUT, small
changes in camber produce large changes in toe and this WILL effect tire
wear and performance.
Dan

dave t wrote:
> 
> I'll be doing this this week. How do I mark the camber
> bolts so I don't mess with the alignment? Do i have to
> remove the strut assembly to have access to the strut
> bearing?
> 
> Do these steps look ok? i got them off the web:
> 
> 1. Jack up and remove the front wheel.
> 2. Undo the brake hose from the strut.
> 3. Remove the two bolts (19mm) on the bottom of the
> strut.
> 4. As you support the strut with one hand, remove the
> top nut (22mm), this will
> release the strut assembly. You might have to use a
> screwdriver to separate the
> strut housing from the wheel bearing housing.
> 5. Compress the spring and remove the special
> retaining nut, there is a special
> tool, I used my needlenose pliers.
> 6. Replace the strut bearing, the retaining nut.
> 7. Re-install the assembly; support the strut in the
> tower, place the special
> washer and get the 22mm nut started.
> 8. Replace the 2 19mm bolts,
> 9. Remount the brake hose.
> 10. Replace the wheel and lower, then crank down the
> 22mm strut nut.
> 
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