10-14-2018, 09:58 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2014
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Quote:
Originally Posted by SeanC
It's not the strut mounts that go bad. That dust is from the top foam bushing that goes in between the strut mount and the metal washer at the top of the strut. There is 3 such foam bushings per strut that go bad over time. Check out my strut rebuild DIY thread.
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Yes, but if you're in there for that foam doughnut... best to replace the rest of it too. I was speaking of a total servicing to the strut mount. You're thread was where I was able to get my diagnosis from on my wife's X. Thanks for taking the time to post it. 
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