Front Strut Removal Question

[Funmart6]

When removing the front strut to change the mount or bearing, does the spring have to be compressed in order to change the bearing or mount?

 

[kikkinasphalt]

yes.

you will need compressors to do it safely..

 

[Funmart6]

Thanks, I have really got to change the mount or bearing on my driver's side strut because the squeaking is driving me crazy, only squeaks when I turn to the left though, but it sounds horrendous.

 

[Silvapain]

It's been a while since I pulled a front strut apart, but IIRC the bearings are separate from the mounts - the bearings can be replaced without spring compressors but the mounts can't.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[Mr95Gl]

The bearing is separate from the mount, but you still need to compress the spring to remove the bearing.

 

[bacernate]

struts very rarely squeek. take a closer look at the outer tie rods to see if they are the source of your noise. they get rusted up since they cannot be greased.