Strut top bearing (Boing! said the dogmobile).

[steve_earwig]

Nicely done sir!

I have a similar picture, makes you wonder how much grease went into them in the first place Oh, and if there's any way of getting more in...

[puggy]

Jeez doggy what a state !! mine were nowhere near as bad as that . Glad
all went well and doggy is unharmed

[Welly]

Those top bearing look big when mine turned up for the Volvo I was somewhat upset to have in my hand a 60mm diameter PLASTIC bearing housing

Well done Doggy, I bet you're chuffed with the results and knowing it's been done proper and everyfink....

[Doggy]

Those top bearing look big when mine turned up for the Volvo I was somewhat upset to have in my hand a 60mm diameter PLASTIC bearing housing

That's them Fracas underpinnings showing through........

Well done Doggy, I bet you're chuffed with the results and knowing it's been done proper and everyfink....

Yes, TBH I'm amazed at how bad it had become, gradually without me noticing. Steering no longer wanders or tramlines, no more 'boing' and it definitely benefits from new shockers.

I was so pleased, I even washed it last night.

[Welly]

I was so pleased, I even washed it last night.

Awww, bless

[puggy]

welly wrote

Those top bearing look big when mine turned up for the Volvo I was somewhat upset to have in my hand a 60mm diameter PLASTIC bearing housing

Given the average age of vulva owners they probably dont bother fitting metal one's
as plastic ones will outlast the owners

[Welly]

Given the average age of vulva owners they probably dont bother fitting metal one's
as plastic ones will outlast the owners

[steve_earwig]

I hear they make ceramic ones now. Oh sorry, that was hip replacements

I'd guess that the plastic housing just has to keep the bearings in place 'til it's all assembled, after that it doesn't matter.

[tan159]

Both my top strut bearing are seized. Has anybody worked out if there is any way to inject some oil or grease or penetration fluid to the top strut bearings to make them move again without taking them off the car? Dont mind if I have to drill a tiny hole as it can always be bunged up afterwards.

Reason is car has only done 85k (i hope) and steering does not squeak nor is it stiff. Steering only pulls off to the left. Have had 4 wheel alignment done by Peugeot dealers and everything else checked by them.

[Doggy]

If they're anything like mine, lubrication isn't going to help.

Are you sure your issue couldn't simply be tyre pressures?

[jasper5]

If the top bearings are seized you should be seeing the coil spring trying to turn as you turn the steering.

Another test is to remove the track rod ends and feel how easy or not the hub is to turn.

[tan159]

Yes the spring twists as you move the wheel but since i dont get any knock or bumps, I was hoping o squirt some well places wd40 into them to get them moving. Then add some oil or molten grease in to keep it lubricated.

Is it possible to squirt something in there?

[jasper5]

Yes the spring twists as you move the wheel but since i dont get any knock or bumps, I was hoping o squirt some well places wd40 into them to get them moving. Then add some oil or molten grease in to keep it lubricated.

Is it possible to squirt something in there?

It is possible to get lubricant in there, but as Doggy said, it won't help much....you must replace them or you will break your springs!

[sym]

i know this is probably a daft question but is there only one bearing per side? ive looked at the kit on ecp for about £74.00 & theres 2 bearings, http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Peuge ... c3e&000346 many thanks, lee

[Doggy]

Not daft at all - there is only 1 bearing per side.

That kit's got more bits than you probably need - I used two of these: http://www.gsfcarparts.com/457pc0180