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11-06-2011, 09:33 PM
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Steering Damper Replacement Basics
Thought I might replace my steering damper....have read some threads, was hoping you guys with more experience could confirm/comment.
Is this what I do? 1. Car up on ramps. 2. Remove encapsulation panel. 3. Remove two damper bolts/nuts (17mm). 4. Replace damper. 5. Tighten bolts. Can I use old nuts and bolts, or should they be replaced? I don't have a torque wrench? Is good-n-tight good enough? Thanks.
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11-06-2011, 10:29 PM
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It sounds like you have a good plan. Paramount is having the car safely supported and the parking brake set and rear wheels chocked(sic).
I think you could reuse the hardware, but I would use some blue Locktite(r) and snug it up somewhat tight. Use brakekleen to clean up the bolts and nut Before applying the threadlocker. Good luck.
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11-06-2011, 11:14 PM
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It doesn't hurt to insert steps 2.a. and 3.a. - take digital photo before disassembling anything.
That way if there's a question or problem the photo is already there. Autozone and others have loaner torque wrenches. Pay your deposit, get it all back upon return.
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#4
11-07-2011, 11:30 AM
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probably the easiest steering/suspension job ever. Have done this on all my cars as it's cheap and offers a worthwhile improvement. You'll spend the majority of your time getting the car up and removing the bottom panel, then putting the panel back on again. 2 bolts for the damper, slide the old one out and the new one in, noting which way 'round the old one came out. Fine to re-use the old bolts, good-n-tight is ok and away you go. Check your engine (motor) mounts while you're under there.
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