Help with front suspension install (getting out strut)
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jan 2002
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From: Virginia
Removing the caliper makes it much easier. I did not use a spring compressor on my 996 and was able to take the struts out out. You can bend the locating tab on the strut flat and this will allow the strut to slide a little deeper into the carrier to get more clearance. Take a look at your strut and you will know what I mean. The M30 front struts are shorter and will go back in much easier
Racer
Joined: Jun 2004
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I had the same problem. It was very difficult alone and protecting the fender was paramount. There was JUST enough play to get it out w/ 2 people.
Re tab...
I take it bent back OK.
> You can bend the locating tab on the strut flat and this will allow the strut to slide a little deeper into
> the carrier to get more clearance.
Re tab...
I take it bent back OK.
> You can bend the locating tab on the strut flat and this will allow the strut to slide a little deeper into
> the carrier to get more clearance.
Rennlist Member
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 428
Likes: 10
From: Virginia
I had the same problem. It was very difficult alone and protecting the fender was paramount. There was JUST enough play to get it out w/ 2 people.
Re tab...
I take it bent back OK.
> You can bend the locating tab on the strut flat and this will allow the strut to slide a little deeper into
> the carrier to get more clearance.
Re tab...
I take it bent back OK.
> You can bend the locating tab on the strut flat and this will allow the strut to slide a little deeper into
> the carrier to get more clearance.
