98 dx struts
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Re: 98 dx struts
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Re: 98 dx struts
I have a 97 and am putting some new struts on now. Have a look at my thread here: https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...oken-bolt.html
In order to get the strut out, you have to loosen the 10 mm bolts (14 mm head) that hold the lower control arm (LCA) to the trailing arm, and the one that holds the strut to the LCA. Your car is similar in age to mine so it is a good bet they are seized inside the bushings.
If they are, you will have to decide whether to try to get them out (drilling), or get a new control arm and bolts. I ended up getting a new LCA for the driver's side as both bolts were seized. I was lucky to be able to remove the 3rd bolt which holds the LCA to the body. Passenger side did not have issues.
So be forewarned, expect delays and be prepared to have to replace more than just the struts.
In order to get the strut out, you have to loosen the 10 mm bolts (14 mm head) that hold the lower control arm (LCA) to the trailing arm, and the one that holds the strut to the LCA. Your car is similar in age to mine so it is a good bet they are seized inside the bushings.
If they are, you will have to decide whether to try to get them out (drilling), or get a new control arm and bolts. I ended up getting a new LCA for the driver's side as both bolts were seized. I was lucky to be able to remove the 3rd bolt which holds the LCA to the body. Passenger side did not have issues.
So be forewarned, expect delays and be prepared to have to replace more than just the struts.
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I have a 97 and am putting some new struts on now. Have a look at my thread here: https://www.civicforums.com/forums/2...oken-bolt.html
In order to get the strut out, you have to loosen the 10 mm bolts (14 mm head) that hold the lower control arm (LCA) to the trailing arm, and the one that holds the strut to the LCA. Your car is similar in age to mine so it is a good bet they are seized inside the bushings.
If they are, you will have to decide whether to try to get them out (drilling), or get a new control arm and bolts. I ended up getting a new LCA for the driver's side as both bolts were seized. I was lucky to be able to remove the 3rd bolt which holds the LCA to the body. Passenger side did not have issues.
So be forewarned, expect delays and be prepared to have to replace more than just the struts.
In order to get the strut out, you have to loosen the 10 mm bolts (14 mm head) that hold the lower control arm (LCA) to the trailing arm, and the one that holds the strut to the LCA. Your car is similar in age to mine so it is a good bet they are seized inside the bushings.
If they are, you will have to decide whether to try to get them out (drilling), or get a new control arm and bolts. I ended up getting a new LCA for the driver's side as both bolts were seized. I was lucky to be able to remove the 3rd bolt which holds the LCA to the body. Passenger side did not have issues.
So be forewarned, expect delays and be prepared to have to replace more than just the struts.
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