General Fitting suspention MK2 JTD

[Bushboy]

Quick question about changing the shocks and springs on an MK2 JTD. I dont know if its any different for the non JTD/HGT models etc.

Anyway, the rear suspention is self explanatory and just like doign a cinq/sei etc which ive done many a time.

However, the front top mounts look like nothing ive seen on any of my other cars. usualy there are 3 little bolts holding the strut onto the body at the top. the punto doesnt. it just has a circular cone like thing with the top bolt in the middle.

now im assuming that the cup thing is actually attatched to the body rather than the shock and so undoing the top bolt will release the strut from the body. but if this is the case then this will also release the spring which could be dangerous

can anyone explain how the top mounts are on an MK2 punto as I dont have a haynes yet

 

[wolfracepunto]

I cant remember remember from doing mine because it was ages ago and might not be the same as the JTD. The Haynes ive got (which says doesnt cover 1.8/JTD lol ) shows that you can take the strut out complete, then once its out you get the spring compressors on it and release it.

From the looks of it, all you need to do to take the strut out is undo the nut holding the cup thing in place

Hope that helps and does apply to the JTD.

 

[Bushboy]

hmmm but that nut is the nut on the top of the strut surely? so undoing that will undo the whole strut setup i think

 

[wolfracepunto]

Well if its the same set-up as in the haynes (and tbh it sounds as tho it is) - no it wont. There is another bolt to undo before the spring will smash you in the face

 

[Bushboy]

right oh ill take your word for it and sue you later

 

[wolfracepunto]

Forgot to mention the usual disclaimers apply

 

[Hellcat]

This help any?

 

[dave]

yeah them right there another nut, you need allan key to keep the piston from turning though, make sure its a good fit as them holes can round off very easy

 

[Bushboy]

looks a pain in the arse job lol

 

[dave]

nar is not that bad, have you got off set spanners? foubd i needed one of then to remove the top bolt