Date: Sat, 17 Jul 2004 02:11:10 GMT From: nospamnospamere.net Subject: Re: 1996 McPherson struts
On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 01:01:46 GMT, - Bob - <nonamenospamace.com> wrote: >On Sat, 17 Jul 2004 00:02:35 GMT, nospamnospamere.net wrote: > >>Hi all: >> >>Is it difficult to replace McPherson struts on a Saab 900S? >> >>My Saab has 80,000 miles and I think it's time to change the shocks. >>The rear shocks look easy to work on but the front struts are >>intimidating with the coil spring wrapped around it and the steering >>link connected to the strut. Has anyone replaced the cartridges >>successfully? Does it worth the pain? > >You actually pull the strut , remove the spring, and replace the shock >cartridge. I'd suggest that you order the Haynes manual >(www.cybertroll.com) and look over the procedure. You do need a couple >special tools such as a tie rod end splitter and some odd wrenches. >If you are an advanced DIY guy you can do it. Precisely my problem: How do you "pull the strut?"
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