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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: wolfie1981 on 07 May 2013, 19:50

Title: how far should the front strut sit in the hub
Post by: wolfie1981 on 07 May 2013, 19:50

as above fitted my front fk's today just wanted to know how far should the strut sit in the lower hub???
I have mine sitting flush with the bottom of the hole / hub is this correct or doe's it need pushing in more???
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Title: Re: how far should the front strut sit in the hub
Post by: Hoggy on 07 May 2013, 20:09

It must be right or the bolt wouldn't go through the hole in the loop on the strut. ;)

Title: Re: how far should the front strut sit in the hub
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 07 May 2013, 20:16

if the pinch bolt goes through the tab then its in properly.

if its not in then put the front up on axle stands, jack under the wishbone, jack it up a little so theres pressure under the wishbone, then get a big screw driver/crowbar or something that you can lever the strut mount open with. (makes it a little easer to go in if you lube it up with copper slip or something)