Jlofurno

I just installed stock springs in my car and I'm having a problem. For some reason the front left strut makes a popping noise when I turn the wheel about halfway around. I looked in the wheel well and for some reason a part in the top of the strut isn't turning when I turn the wheel and once it gets to a certain point it just pops. I checked the placement of the spring and it's in the grooves correctly, but I still can't figure out what's wrong. Heres a picture of the part that isn't turning.
http://www.sr20forum.com/technical-i...t-numbers.html
the part number is 54036

 

pathfinder7

You should double check your top hat assy. make sure you assembled it correctly. you would have to take it appart.
Ed

JimR

54036 isn't supposed to turn - I'd be concerned if it did. The thrust bearing directly on top of it allows for rotation in the strut assembly.

Common causes for popping:

- Thrust bearing (54325) may be worn out. Did you replace...or accidentally leave it out?
- The piston lock nut at the top may not be tight.
- Tie-rod ends are worn out.

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Jlofurno

now that I think about it I believe I put the part # 54325 in the wrong spot. Ill take it apart and see what it does.