Relay 1.9d Strut Removal

[Relay1.9D]

Hello,

 

My Relay has developed a "knock" from the front n/s strut top.

 

Upon my inspection, the strut top rubber mounting is dissintegrating.

 

I have searched the web and am unable to find any procedures on how to remove the strut.

 

There are 3 bolts inside the cab and under the dash which hold the strut mounting plate

but I am unable to find how to remove the lower end of the strut.

 

If any member can help then it would be much appreciated.

 

This post has been up for quite some time with no responses.

 

would appreciate if someone could help.

 

Many thanks in advance.

[coastline taxis]

Hello,

 

My Relay has developed a "knock" from the front n/s strut top.

 

Upon my inspection, the strut top rubber mounting is dissintegrating.

 

I have searched the web and am unable to find any procedures on how to remove the strut.

 

There are 3 bolts inside the cab and under the dash which hold the strut mounting plate

but I am unable to find how to remove the lower end of the strut.

 

If any member can help then it would be much appreciated.

 

This post has been up for quite some time with no responses.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If i remember correctley theres 4 bolts where the shocker meets the hub just undo these or remove the whoke lot in 1 go i.e shocker/spring and hub altogether

would appreciate if someone could help.

 

Many thanks in advance.

[Relay1.9D]

Hello,

 

Many thanks for the only reply.

 

This is how I changed my n/s strut top mounting and bearing.

 

[1]Undo the three bolts on top of the strut top housing which are under the fascia in the cab

[2}Put an axle stand under the front jacking point on the side which you are working on.

[3]Use a jack under the front hub housing to slightly raise the strut.

[4]Remove the 4 bolts which hold the strut mounting onto the hub carrier .

[5]lower the jack and remove the strut.

[6]With the strut mounting plate held securely in a vice, compress the coil spring and remove the nyloc nut which holds the mounting plate.

[7]Fit a new strut bearing and fit the new strut mounting plate.Also replace the nyloc nut and tighten fully.

[8]Release the coil spring tension and position the strut into the strut top body well and refit the strut lower mounting onto the axle carrier with 4 bolts.

[9]Jack up the strut slowly ensuring that the 2 locating pins register into the appropriate holes in the strut top body well.

[10]Refit the 3 mounting bolts and tighten securely.

[11]Check that the lower strut 4 mounting bots are tight and refit any internal panels which you removed inside the cab.

[12]Refit the roadwheel and tighten the mounting nuts securely.

[13]Jack up the van with a trolley jack and remove the axle stand from the front jacking point, lower jack and remove.

[14]Make sure that you have left no parts or nuts behind.

 

Job done, well satisfied.

 

Takes about 1.5hours start to finish, depending upon your skill level.