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Old 06-22-2006, 01:26 PM
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changing struts

changing front struts on my z31, almost done..on the passenger side there is a bar that comes down and connects to knuckle arm under strut assembly there is a bolt on top and has a cotter pin threw it holding a ball in a socket.. well any ways the ball popped out of place and when i stick it back in it just slides back out.. does anyone know what i should do??
i would appriciate it thankx.
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Old 06-22-2006, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by turbo84z
changing front struts on my z31, almost done..on the passenger side there is a bar that comes down and connects to knuckle arm under strut assembly there is a bolt on top and has a cotter pin threw it holding a ball in a socket.. well any ways the ball popped out of place and when i stick it back in it just slides back out.. does anyone know what i should do??
i would appriciate it thankx.
That would be your outer tie rod end and it is now fubared . I suggest you replace the tie rods on both sides of your car. I just changed mine, they are about 20 bucks each.
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Old 06-24-2006, 01:50 PM
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thankx... tips on replacing them??
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Old 06-25-2006, 12:39 PM
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nevermind i replaced them...actually easier than i thought it would be
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