240 L4-2127cc 2.1L SOHC Turbo B21FT FI (1982)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Technical Service Bulletins
Front Struts - Replacement Spring Seats
Subject:
Product
REPLACEMENT
CARS
SPRING SEATS
FOR FRONT
Group
STRUTS
62
240/260 SERIES
Date:
No.
SEPTEMBER, 1984 101
THIS BULLETIN IS APPLICABLE TO THE US AND CANADIAN MARKETS
Front strut lower spring seats are available under P/N 1330551-1 for 240/260 series only!
Prior to replacing the seat, the diameter of the strut should be measured at approximately 20 mm (3/4") above the spindle (clean surface to bare metal
before measuring).
Minimum diameter = 52.0 +/- 0 mm (2-1/16")
If the diameter of the strut is less than this, the entire strut must be replaced.
M E T H O D
1.
Remove the shock absorber. Hook the spring strut to the body with special tool 5045 according to Service Manual Section 6 (61).
2.
Scrape off dirt from spring seat welds.
3.
Mark line 5 mm (3/16") above underside of seat. (See Fig.).
4.
Cut along line around entire seat. Use a power keyhole saw. IMPORTANT! Do not cut into strut.
5.
Hammer free spring seat upwards.
6.
Remove dirt around cut surface and along strut. Remove dirt from the drain hole on the inside of the support ring.
