1983 Dodge Aries front struts

1983 DODGE ARIES
108,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LVRUINC
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My mechanic said he torqued down the center nut on the right strut with an impact and it pulled up about an inch. Now it makes a horrible clunking when I turn the wheels. What could have happened? What else could it be? He said he loosened it back up and it still does it. He says the spring is hitting something.
Thanks so much!
Nov 11, 2008 at 9:17 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

He will have to remove the strut and check that the top bearing plate has not been damaged, he should know this already.

mark (mhpautos)
Nov 11, 2008 at 9:27 PM
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