928 S V8-4957cc 5.0L (1985)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Front Suspension
Fig. 4 Exploded view of strut.
1.
Remove three locknuts from shock tower mount in engine compartment, Fig. 4.
2.
Raise and support vehicle.
3.
Remove wheel and flange locknut.
4.
Press off upper ball joint.
5.
Remove upper control arm locknuts in engine compartment.
6.
Remove strut mounting bolt.
7.
Support lower control arm to prevent damage to brake hose.
8.
Compress coil spring with a suitable spring compressor and remove strut locknut.
9.
Remove washer and upper mounting plate.
10.
Carefully remove the tension from coil spring.
11.
Remove upper spring retainer, coil spring, and piston rod components.
12.
Mark lower spring retainer position for reassembly. Replace struts with major leaks. There are three spring tolerance groups for non-adjustable
struts and Boge adjustable struts. Groups are identified by the number of stripes; green for non-adjustable struts, blue for Boge adjustable struts to
chassis No. 92A0810714 on 928 models or to chassis No. 92A0820127 on 928S models, and white for Boge adjustable struts from chassis No.
92A0820128 for 928S models. One stripe is assigned to the 1,433-1,477 lb. group, two stripes to the 1,478-1,521 lb. group, and three stripes to the
1,522-1,565 lb. group. Springs with three white stripes, installed in some vehicles, are no longer available; replace with springs with two white
stripes. Bilstein struts are identified by a green and white stripe and are available in only one type. Always replace springs in pairs.
