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Front Clunk after Bilsteins install
1988 911 Cab. On driver-side front when hitting a bump I hear a clunk. Boge struts. I adjusted the front wheel bearing play thinking this was the problem. I jack up the front and grasp tire and shake. I can see some slight play with the shock. Anything to worry about? Maybe with in tolerence? Shut up and drive?
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09-30-2005, 06:21 AM
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How did you torque down the cap on the insert? You almost have to use the proper wrench to get it to the correct spec of 95 +/- 7 ft-lb. I wouldn't ignore it.
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09-30-2005, 06:27 AM
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wavey,
are you referring to the metal dust cap torque? |
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09-30-2005, 06:35 AM
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Would I tighten to that torque with the front driver-side jacked up? Or sitting on the ground?
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09-30-2005, 06:43 AM
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opps...Wavey...reread your post....forget my previous question. Shock needs to come out is what you are saying to tighten down (i.e. cap on the insert).
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09-30-2005, 06:45 AM
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Right - the cap that secures the insert into the strut. I've seen those loose on other cars and it causes a clunk as the insert moves up and down inside the strut. I don't think you can get a wrench on it with the strut installed because of the dust cover.
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09-30-2005, 06:54 AM
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yep...they were loose. I thought we had those things tight. No more CLUNK now. Drives better too! As usual this board is ACES! THANKS!
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