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Model: 2000 Focus SE
Hello, I am replacing the front struts. The replacement units are Monroe 'Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly' #171504 & #171505.
I noticed on the new units that the piston rod within the spring is half-exposed. That is, the rubber boot cover is covering only about half of the piston rod whereas on the old unit, the rubber boot covers the entire piston rod, from the bottom of the spring all the way to the top. I have attached a pic of the old and new struts to show what I mean.
Is the exposed portion of the piston rod normal, in which case I just pop in the new assembly as is?
The instruction sheet enclosed with the new unit does warn not to grip the polished piston rod with any tool; I guess they wouldn't include such a warning if the piston rod wasn't in fact supposed to be exposed. Also, the pic of the unit on the Monroe site http://www.monroe.com/en-US/catalog/e-Catalog/171504 is as I'm describing with the half-exposed piton rod, so I guess it's normal.
Nevertheless, I just wanted to confirm, with someone who has had experience with this type of repair, whether or not this is normal. My experience with this type of repair has only been with shocks where the spring is held separately between the lower and upper control arms (i.e., Mustang). This is my first time changing out integrated spring-strut assemblies, so I'm a little unawares. Plus, if anyone has any special tips or guidance besides just bolting the new units in, please advise! Thanks!
Hello, I am replacing the front struts. The replacement units are Monroe 'Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly' #171504 & #171505.
I noticed on the new units that the piston rod within the spring is half-exposed. That is, the rubber boot cover is covering only about half of the piston rod whereas on the old unit, the rubber boot covers the entire piston rod, from the bottom of the spring all the way to the top. I have attached a pic of the old and new struts to show what I mean.
Is the exposed portion of the piston rod normal, in which case I just pop in the new assembly as is?
The instruction sheet enclosed with the new unit does warn not to grip the polished piston rod with any tool; I guess they wouldn't include such a warning if the piston rod wasn't in fact supposed to be exposed. Also, the pic of the unit on the Monroe site http://www.monroe.com/en-US/catalog/e-Catalog/171504 is as I'm describing with the half-exposed piton rod, so I guess it's normal.
Nevertheless, I just wanted to confirm, with someone who has had experience with this type of repair, whether or not this is normal. My experience with this type of repair has only been with shocks where the spring is held separately between the lower and upper control arms (i.e., Mustang). This is my first time changing out integrated spring-strut assemblies, so I'm a little unawares. Plus, if anyone has any special tips or guidance besides just bolting the new units in, please advise! Thanks!
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