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Originally Posted by BiscuitsNGravy
I have the torque wrench and the Hayes manual.
Wish me luck.
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AND a spring compressor and something larger than a 3/8" drive ratchet (I trust)
Yes,
do leave one side assembled while you complete the other side, just in case you need a MAP / example (same with brake jobs).... There is often a split snap ring (Wire) on the strut shaft and a washer with a recess for that snap ring to keep it assembled.
If you put it on upside down, the wire snap ring is not constrained. You will be driving a few weeks later and snap ring will open up and your car will drop a few inches and you will need to do the R&R all over again... DO NOT do this ! Have a screw driver or shaft / bolt nearby to slip the washers / bushings over IN CORRECT ORDER and orientation as you disassemble so it gets put back in the correct order and orientation.
^You will want to replace the strut bearings and rubber bumpers and dust boots, very little expense, but worth the trouble, as they are all part of the assembly.
I have done hundreds of Struts / shocks but never used a torque wrench for that application. There are certain things that require torque, and most that do not. Do whatever you are comfortable with.
DO USE Never-Seize when you re-assemble, and make sure threads / washer surfaces are well lubricated and cleaned off.
Torque readings will NOT be consistent if you are doing some rusty / gritty suspension work without cleaning the threads / washer surface.
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