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Went to change my front strut top bushes at the weekend, and discovered that on both sides the metal sleeve that goes through the middle of the two rubber bushes (# 16 in below Lings pic) appear to have rusted solid onto the spindle (i.e. the top bit of the shocker).
Also, #10 - the metal plate - is either rusted onto the metal dust cover piece #13, or it's not there.
I had to put the car back together to use, so liberally greased around the rubber bushes where they contact the metal sleeve and lower metal plate (#10).
So - looking for advice. Does it matter that the metal sleeves are rusted on, or should I take it all apart again and attempt to remove them and replace with the new ones that came with the bushing kit?
I'm thinking that the strut-top spindle should probably move freely inside the sleeve, but would it make that much difference? My handling is improved as it is now, but still not perfect.
Also, #10 - the metal plate - is either rusted onto the metal dust cover piece #13, or it's not there.
I had to put the car back together to use, so liberally greased around the rubber bushes where they contact the metal sleeve and lower metal plate (#10).
So - looking for advice. Does it matter that the metal sleeves are rusted on, or should I take it all apart again and attempt to remove them and replace with the new ones that came with the bushing kit?
I'm thinking that the strut-top spindle should probably move freely inside the sleeve, but would it make that much difference? My handling is improved as it is now, but still not perfect.