1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

Worn strut bearings.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-01-2006, 02:50 PM
  #11  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
sonoma_zr2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Montevideo, MN MWBF '05, '06, '07 WCBF '06 '07 survivor
Posts: 3,882
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
sonoma_zr2 is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by BillBoost37
Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
you can actually do this yourself without removing the struts (bottom part). No need for an alignment. just the cost of the bearing kit and the small spring compression kit.
I'd like to see you try w/o removing the strut.
remove top strut nuts, lift vehicle by front frame, allow wheel/strut assembly to fall out of top frame. Using a hook/bolt spring compressor kit, remove top mount assembly and replace. Reverse directions for assembly.
Old 09-01-2006, 02:52 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
bandit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NEBF:06,07 | NYBF:06,07 | ONBF:06,07 | CNBF:06 & more............
Posts: 8,029
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
bandit is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by sonoma_zr2
you can actually do this yourself without removing the struts (bottom part). No need for an alignment. just the cost of the bearing kit and the small spring compression kit.
x2
yup when i changed struts the top should come down far enuff to change the barring. and will not need an alinment

Also if you have a Advanced Auto Parts by you, you can rent a Spring compression kit.
Old 09-01-2006, 04:13 PM
  #13  
Senior Member
Posts like a Camaro
Thread Starter
 
Boreas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Chi-Town
Posts: 1,116
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Boreas is on a distinguished road
Default

Well I NEED an alignment because the steering wheel is lopped 35 degrees to the left if I want to drive straight. Its been getting worse these past 8 months.

If there was directions online or if I could see a few pictures so I can prepare myself, id love to do it with my dad.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BonnevillesSince62
2000-2005
9
10-23-2008 10:31 AM
mk43
2000-2005
5
04-09-2008 04:12 PM
SSEimatt93
1992-1999
13
06-28-2007 12:38 AM
Slug
1992-1999
14
01-11-2007 09:12 PM
CitatioN10
2000-2005
6
10-19-2003 05:02 PM



Quick Reply: Worn strut bearings.



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:37 PM.