firebirdqj

Installing Bilstein B6, front struts; part 24-185714. My question is where do the two supplied washers go? I'm guessing the larger washer goes underneath the foam piece against the top of the shock and the smaller washer goes on top of the dust boot. Is this correct? I'm afraid the lower larger washer will rattle.. Should I use the rubber piece between the top cap and the shock left over from the previous OEM shock? Please help!

firebirdqj

Is this where the bottom larger washer goes? underneath the foam bumpstop, cup curved upward?

firebirdqj

Is this where the large washer goes? Underneath the foam bumpstop, cup curved upward?

firebirdqj

Is this where the small washer goes on top of the dust boot?

firebirdqj

Is this where the smaller washer goes? On top of the dust boot?

01acls

Your large foam bump stop and washer is upside down.

It goes bump stop (flat side down), convex large washer (round side up), dust boot, and small washer.

firebirdqj

Thank you, I'll share a couple things:

1) Stripped both rear sway bar end links, cut 'em off and ordered the Moog replacements. PB blaster, wire brush, head didn't help. The nuts were really on tight and the inside allen stripped out.

2) Rear just remove the swaybar end links and pry up on the assembly using a prybar to get it out. Fronts, just use a jack underneath to make enough room to get it out.

3) Have someone help you get the bolts back in the rear seat, get the center two bolts started first.

firebirdqj

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