Pob 1 Posted June 19, 2008 Hi, Does anyone have a exploded diagram of the front suspension strut showing how the top mount goes together? The top plate with the three bolts has quite a bit of play in it. Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted June 19, 2008 (edited) edit Edited June 19, 2008 by welshpug Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted June 19, 2008 edit Thats how I've done mine, but the top plate has movement in it when its off the car. When you jack the car up, there is up and down movement in the top mount.. Is this normal? Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
McDude 33 Posted June 19, 2008 The top mount should twist round (that's so you can steer!!!) but it shouldn't rattle or move up and down. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted June 19, 2008 there will be a certain amount of movement, especially if you have tired rubber bush/donut. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jord294 87 Posted June 19, 2008 are you using std or shorter springs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted June 19, 2008 are you using std or shorter springs? Thanks for the replies. With the weight of the car its not loose, it doesn't knock etc. When I jack the car up or have the shock off the car, there is movement between the top plate and the silver cup bit (Under the big nut at the top and washer) Also when you lower the car down you can see the cup bit move up, if you get what I mean Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted June 20, 2008 Thanks for the replies. With the weight of the car its not loose, it doesn't knock etc. When I jack the car up or have the shock off the car, there is movement between the top plate and the silver cup bit (Under the big nut at the top and washer) Also when you lower the car down you can see the cup bit move up, if you get what I mean Thanks, Dan I swapped the springs today and noticed there was a big washer which wasn't on the exploded diagram, so I took them off... Doesn't wobble now Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
welshpug 1,627 Posted June 20, 2008 was this washer on top of the strut under the cup? that should be there, it sounds like your top mount bushes need renewing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pob 1 Posted June 20, 2008 was this washer on top of the strut under the cup? that should be there, it sounds like your top mount bushes need renewing. Erm, maybe lol. Its not on the diagram though, I'll leave it for now and get some new bushes. Thanks, Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
