how to fit the strut bearings?

**twaiter** · 6th April 2010, 19:53

any one know how to do this?

**macdad** · 6th April 2010, 20:10

Do you mean the strut top bearing? if so follow this how to remove the strut..http://www.vectra-c.com/forum/showthread.php?t=75170

**twaiter** · 6th April 2010, 20:30

thanks very much mate!

**twaiter** · 6th April 2010, 20:31

do you think it would be possible to just drop the front axle instead of getting springs clamped as i dont have any?

**daviem-rfc** · 6th April 2010, 20:40

I will be doing this job at the weekend also, so an easy way to do it would be great

**John LE** · 6th April 2010, 20:45

Originally Posted by twaiter

do you think it would be possible to just drop the front axle instead of getting springs clamped as i dont have any?

You have to clamp the springs to remove the top nut and bearing bud, there is no other way or short cut

**daviem-rfc** · 6th April 2010, 21:17

When doing the strut top bearing would it be wise to do the ARB bushes at the same time?

**Caveman_nige** · 6th April 2010, 21:34

Originally Posted by daviem-rfc

When doing the strut top bearing would it be wise to do the ARB bushes at the same time?

I did... no better time really

**soulman** · 6th April 2010, 21:39

Originally Posted by twaiter

do you think it would be possible to just drop the front axle instead of getting springs clamped as i dont have any?

you can get them from screwfix...and they can deliver pretty darn quick .
They arnt to expensive if memory serves me right ..less than £15

**maximus8425** · 8th April 2010, 19:38

Did mine today using the excellent how to in the link above. Took me about 2 hours from wheels off to wheels back on. Main problem was cracking the nuts loose on the link arms. It's a bit awkward getting a spanner onto the back of the bush, but once it's done it's very straight forward. Steering is a dream now and no annoying noises anymore.