Cup washer on strut assembly?

Hi Wayne, quick question. In Figure 8 above you clearly do not list 'Support Ring' brass cover over the top of the 'Shock Bearing Plate'. My question, is that brass cover over the bearing really just overkill, is there likely damage to the bearing if it isn't there? The bearing is pretty rugged and the 'Foam Insulator' provide cushion from the spring end. I know it's funny question, but like always there is a reason behind a question :.

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[Wayne 962]

Hmm, somehow the caption for this photo got cut off:
A- Shock
B- Bellows
C- Spring
D- Bumper Stop
E- Cup Washer
F- Foam Insulator
G- Upper Strut Bearing
H- Upper Strut Mount
I- Cup Washer
J- Nut

As for your specific question, there are no brass pieces on this assembly - you probably mean the two cup washers, which are yellow-plated steel. Both are very vital to the proper operation of the whole strut assembly.

- Wayne

[WhipE350]

Hi Wayne, Here is a picture of the part I was talking about. It fits on part 996 343 515 05 almost like it is part of it, in fact it doesn't have a whole part number on it (996 4 01). Looking at the PET system it seems to be part 996 343 517 01 (#4 in the diagram picture)

[dad911]

Yes, you need the brass-colored (I'm sure it's steel) 'Support Ring', it is what the coil spring sets in.