1998 Accord struts Trouble
#1
1998 Accord struts Trouble
Hello everyone, new guy here. I just installed new (sensen) struts on my 98 accord(4dr ex, 4cyl) and I ran into a problem a day after the install. I noticed alot of rattling whenever I hit the smallest bumps. I then noticed the hood moving at the same time. After creeping home I noticed the strut had pushed up and almost went through the hood. Has anyone had this issue off hand know what caused this? Obviously I did something wrong during the install. The right side seems fine but I havent been able to get in there and check things out. Im going to try to attach a pic of the problem. Thanks in advance for any help. Im really stuck right now.
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Last edited by Hondamagic; 05-30-2012 at 11:37 AM.
#4
I will PM the master at posting diagrams from the factory Service Manual and ask him to post up the proper way that strut should be mounted.
5 speed doesn't make a difference but was a SMART choice for a 6th gen trans as the autos have a terrible reliability problem.
5 speed doesn't make a difference but was a SMART choice for a 6th gen trans as the autos have a terrible reliability problem.
#5
Sounds good, Would it be possible to get the diagrams for the back struts also? I'm now paronoid I did that back struts wrong as well.
I think what threw me off is that the (Sensen) struts I purchased didnt look exactly like the factories and I probably put the boot kit on wrong along with other things. Thanks again all
I think what threw me off is that the (Sensen) struts I purchased didnt look exactly like the factories and I probably put the boot kit on wrong along with other things. Thanks again all
#10
Hate to be a bother but is there a diagram for the rear struts? The mishap with the front has made me second guess the back and the last thing I need is struts popping off driving down the road. I really dont want to mess with the back because it was such a pain but I prob need to check them out for peace of mind.
Thanks everyone for your help and advice.
Thanks everyone for your help and advice.