Pacs Legend

well i broke my strut mount after hitting a curb in my 96a6q. When i came to try and remove the strut mount i find that two of the studs that are used to tie down the mount are loose and just spinning when i try to remove the nut. So i need to somehow get the two nuts off to remove the strut mount, and replace the studs. Any suggestions?
I think the part i need is called a concave support that has the three studs built on, part #4AO 412 321C. Can anyone confirm if this is the correct part? If this is the part i need can it be replaced using the same procedure to change out the strut insert? TIA, Mark

A6Gary

That's the correct part number and description.

Pacs Legend

how hard of a job is it to replace the concave support? what is involved? Thanks, Mark

A6Gary

the strut, and disassemble the strut assembly. You'll also need a spring compressor to disassemble the strut and probably a good penetrating oil (e.g. PB Blaster) to loosen the nuts. If you have replaced a front strut insert previously on a MacPherson strut on any car, then you'll generally have the idea what you need to do.

Pacs Legend

I was wondering if any way possible you could send me the pages from the bently on the procedure i need to follow to replace the concave support. I suppose since i will have to remove the strut cartridge it is time for some new ones. Let me know, thanks Mark (Msedarou@ku.edu)

A6Gary

If some one has the CD version of the Bentley Manual, they could easily make copies and send them to you.