Re: 1988 735i loose strut..how is it tightened?

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1988 735i loose strut..how is it tightened?

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22 Aug 2007 17:57

Hello:) I had this problem about 2 years ago on the passenger side and
took it in to the mechanic. I remember him taking a large pair of
channel lock pliers to hold something under the fender while he
tightened the top strut nut. My mechanic is now gone and I peaked under
the fender and dont see where could of put it to stop the strut from
spinning while tightening? I dont want to put it on the chrome rod
unless that how its done? I put the car in the air and grabbed the tire
at 9 and 3 'clock and can see the whole assembly move. Strut mounts
were new about 2 years ago. I was hearing a noise over bumps on the
left side that why I went searching for the problem. Thank :)Nate

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