krisk
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I’m posting this question in the event what I experienced is normal an no problem. I’m assuming it is not normal, is a problem, and I need a new strut spring seat and bearing.
Here’s what happened. When I disassembled one of my struts, the spring seat bearing came apart. The bottom half of the green bearing case stayed attached to the spring seat and the top half stayed attached to the Steeda camber plate. All of the ball bearings stayed in place (except one which came out of the channel and I put back in place) as they were covered in grease. I was able to snap the top of the bearing back on and the bearing rotates fine. I should have taken a picture, but didn’t think about it until I put it back together
As I said I’m assuming the bearing is no longer good for use, and I need to replace it. Of course being a Saturday the quickest I can get a replacement is Tuesday. My plan is to wait until Tuesday for a replacement, but I thought it was worth putting this out there just in case this is a normal occurrence and something I should not be concerned about. Unless I find out this is normal, I’m not assembling everything until I have a new bearing. It’s not worth saving a few days only to have it give me problems.
So, does anyone have knowledge about whether it needs to be replaced or if it’s ok to use it after putting it back together?
For a replacement, should I go with the Ford OEM, Oreilly’s “MasterPro” brand, or a KYB brand from some other sources? The KYB is about half the price of the other two. I currently plan to go with the OEM.
Here’s what happened. When I disassembled one of my struts, the spring seat bearing came apart. The bottom half of the green bearing case stayed attached to the spring seat and the top half stayed attached to the Steeda camber plate. All of the ball bearings stayed in place (except one which came out of the channel and I put back in place) as they were covered in grease. I was able to snap the top of the bearing back on and the bearing rotates fine. I should have taken a picture, but didn’t think about it until I put it back together
As I said I’m assuming the bearing is no longer good for use, and I need to replace it. Of course being a Saturday the quickest I can get a replacement is Tuesday. My plan is to wait until Tuesday for a replacement, but I thought it was worth putting this out there just in case this is a normal occurrence and something I should not be concerned about. Unless I find out this is normal, I’m not assembling everything until I have a new bearing. It’s not worth saving a few days only to have it give me problems.
So, does anyone have knowledge about whether it needs to be replaced or if it’s ok to use it after putting it back together?
For a replacement, should I go with the Ford OEM, Oreilly’s “MasterPro” brand, or a KYB brand from some other sources? The KYB is about half the price of the other two. I currently plan to go with the OEM.
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