Pre-A1/A1 Strut bearings (was: Strut bearing replacement)

[jtoomasson@yahoo.com (Jeff Toomasson)]

I've noticed several people recommended getting these housings (?) from an
early Rabbit or Dasher. Are these really worth it?

I happened to have found a 76 Rabbit and two Dashers all in one yard and am
wondering if I should grab these things...got a 16v and a Cabby that will
both need replacing soon...

TIA, JT
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julie Macfarlane" <juliemac57@hotmail.com>
To: <pearl16v@yahoo.com>; <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2002 9:11 AM
Subject: Re: Strut bearing replacement


>
> Only took me 2-3 hours total to replace the strut bearings. You will
> probably be faster.
>
>
> >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.
> Instead of removing the brake hose, just remove the caliper. 6mm allen
key,
> 2 bolts on the back of the carrier. (this way you dont have to bleed the
> brakes)
>
> >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.
>
> NO! this will release the pressure on the spring. Undo the 2 13mm bolts
on
> either side after removing the camber bolts
>
> >5. Compress the spring and remove the special
> >retaining nut, there is a special
> >tool, I used my needlenose pliers.
>
> ($10..00 will get you an O2 sensor tool, use that)
>
> >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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