Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by striker2:
Originally posted by RogerB:
Originally posted by striker2:
i just looked at it today in school. mine was caused by a loose upper strut mount. the nut that holds it to the strut had come just a little loos and was allowing it to move around and make noise.
You talking about the big nut on top of the strut shaft, or the little 10mm nuts that screw up into the wheel well/strut tower?
the big 19mm nut on top.
How did you tighten it? Did you have the whole thing apart?
i did have to take the whole thing out of the car. however since it is on coilovers it comes aprat easily. i could even give you a list of tools you will need.
vice grips/pliers: remove the brake line clip
18mm wrench/socket: remove the strut pinch bolt (may need PB blaster and cheater bar)
big hammer: used for removing the strut from the hub (dont hit the strut)
10mm ratchet with at least 12inch extension: remove the 2 bolts holding the perch to the car.
19mm and 9mm wrenchs: put the 19 on the big nut and the 9 on the top of the strut and tighten down the nut.
reverse removal procedures to install. i had it done in about 30-45 min.
97 contour gl mtx
front & rear upper strut tower braces
19mm bat sway bar
Koni struts w/GC knockoffs
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