Suspension How to install strut/ stress bar on 05 MCS

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Mar 14, 2005 | 08:12 AM

tifosi360

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How to install strut/ stress bar on 05 MCS???

I have a week old PS 05 MCS; I want to install a strut/ stress bar soon, but I have never done so. What do I have to look out for? Am I liable to mess up the camber setting by removing the nuts friom the top of the strut tower?

Lastly, is it true that having a strut bar will help with the dreaded windshield cracks?

Thanks!

Last edited by tifosi360; Mar 14, 2005 at 09:07 AM. Reason: Forgot to add a question mark to the title.

Mar 14, 2005 | 06:04 PM

meb

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What do you have to look out for? Well, spilling a bit of fine red vintage on your paint...meaning you could almost perform the task with one hand for most bars. Loosen the bolts on top of the strut tower, place the strut bar over the exposed studs, check to make sure everything lines up and torque to manufacturer's torques specs. Should take you about 15 minutes.

Take it for a test drive...unless you drank all your red wine.