Front strut question, Answered.

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I sent E-mail to Gabriel Tech support and got the answer I needed. Very prompt reply.

 

I bought a set of Gabriel gas ryder struts (Model:G55726) and upper strut mounts for my 84 Subaru Brat. They were at a good price as the parts store was going away.

 

I am replacing front strut...(first time) and reading directions as I go.... Mfg. directions (and chiltons)seem to show a general strut or an older model and not very clear as to this particular (newer mfg) strut and not sure of installation and if parts are all there....but seem to be, just less then shown on generic sketches. Drawings supplied from Gabriel do not reflect new parts in the supplied drawings. Remove and discard oil seal and thrust washer. Install Plastic Bearing #NA3501 flat side up under Strut mount. The plastic thrust washer replaces the Oil seal and Steel Thrust washer.

 

 

Aslo, dirctions say to apply grease to oil seal and sliding surface, since that seems to now be plastic would that be adviseable or would a graphite powder or nothing be best? No need to apply grease.