Replacing the struts on a Case IH 2377, 2388, MX215, MX245, MX275, MX305, STX280, or STX330 involves several steps and requires a detailed understanding of the components involved. click here for more details on the download manual…..
Below is a comprehensive guide to help you through the process, along with descriptions of each component.
### Tools and Materials Needed
1. **Tools:**
– Socket set (including deep sockets)
– Wrenches (combination and/or adjustable)
– Torque wrench
– pry bar
– Hammer
– Screwdrivers (flat and Phillips)
– Jack and jack stands or a hydraulic lift
– Safety goggles and gloves
– Pliers
2. **Replacement Parts:**
– New struts (specific to your model)
– Strut mounts (if needed)
– Strut boots (if needed)
– Hardware (bolts, nuts, washers)
### Procedure for Strut Replacement
#### Step 1: Safety Precautions
1. **Ensure Safety:** Park the machine on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
2. **Wear Safety Gear:** Use safety goggles and gloves to protect yourself from debris and sharp edges.
#### Step 2: Raise the Vehicle
1. **Jack Up the Vehicle:** Use a hydraulic lift or a jack to lift the front or rear of the vehicle, depending on which struts you are replacing.
2. **Secure with Jack Stands:** Always place jack stands under the frame or designated lift points to ensure stability.
#### Step 3: Remove the Wheel
1. **Remove the Wheel Lug Nuts:** Using a socket wrench, loosen and remove the lug nuts.
2. **Take Off the Wheel:** Remove the wheel to access the strut assembly.
#### Step 4: Disconnect the Strut Assembly
1. **Identify the Strut Components:** The strut assembly typically consists of the strut body, strut mount, strut bearing, and potentially a strut boot.
2. **Remove the Top Mount Bolts:**
– Locate the top of the strut under the hood or inside the wheel well.
– Use a socket wrench to remove the nuts/bolts securing the strut mount to the vehicle body.
3. **Remove the Bottom Bolts:**
– At the bottom of the strut, there are usually two bolts that connect the strut to the steering knuckle or axle.
– Use the appropriate socket to remove these bolts. You may need a pry bar to help disengage the strut from the knuckle.
#### Step 5: Remove the Strut
1. **Take Out the Strut Assembly:** Once all bolts are removed, carefully pull the strut assembly out of the wheel well.
2. **Inspect Components:** Check the strut mount and any associated components for wear or damage.
#### Step 6: Install the New Strut
1. **Prepare New Strut:** If your new strut comes with a new mount or dust boot, ensure they are installed correctly. The strut mount should be oriented correctly according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
2. **Position the New Strut:**
– Insert the new strut into the wheel well, aligning it with the mounting holes on the knuckle and the vehicle body.
3. **Attach the Bottom Bolts:**
– Insert and hand-tighten the bottom bolts to secure the strut to the knuckle.
4. **Attach the Top Mount:**
– Position the strut mount and insert the top bolts. Hand-tighten these bolts as well.
#### Step 7: Torque All Bolts
1. **Use a Torque Wrench:** Refer to the manufacturer’s specifications for the correct torque settings for all bolts. Tighten them in a crisscross pattern to ensure even pressure.
#### Step 8: Reinstall the Wheel
1. **Place the Wheel Back On:** Align the wheel
and insert the lug nuts, tightening them by hand.
2. **Lower the Vehicle:** Carefully lower the vehicle from the jack stands or hydraulic lift.
3. **Tighten Lug Nuts:** Once the vehicle is on the ground, use a torque wrench to ensure the lug nuts are tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications.
#### Step 9: Final Check
1. **Inspect the Installation:** Check all connections to ensure nothing is loose or out of place.
2. **Test Drive:** After the strut replacement, take the vehicle for a short test drive to ensure everything is functioning correctly. Listen for any unusual noises.
### Additional Considerations
– **Alignment:** After replacing struts, it is recommended to have the vehicle’s alignment checked and adjusted as necessary.
– **Inspection:** Always inspect other suspension components (like control arms, ball joints, and bushings) for wear during strut replacement.
This guide serves as a comprehensive overview of the strut replacement process on the specified Case IH models. Always refer to the vehicle’s service manual for specific instructions and torque specifications tailored to your model.
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