[DML] Re: Replacing the Door Strut

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

When removing door struts, make sure to remove the retaining clip
on each end before you attempt to remove the strut from the ball
mount.  Note that your struts may be missing one or more clips.
A small flat screwdriver or long nose pliers may be needed.

As far as removing the strut from the ball mount, I have had good
results using long nose pliers placed under the strut "cup" over
the ball mount area and then pry gentlty while making sure the
door weight is not being supported by the strut.  This rocking
action should remove the strut from the mounting ball and once
the first side is off, repeat the procedure on the other side
of the strut, then repeat both on the other door.

After the struts are removed, clean off the ball mounts, especially
if there is any rust and smear a small dab of grease on the ball 
mount to insure the strut can move freely on the ball mount and it
also helps keep rust from forming during non-use of the doors.

Later,
Rich W.

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle@xxxx> wrote:
> Sometimes they don't pop off all that simple. I made up a rig to 
> support the door from the sill - highly recommended since the door 
> gets heavy very quickly if something goes wrong. 
> 
> Dave
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Matt Spittle" <supermatty@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > If you're tall enough, you can do this by yourself.  Remove the 2
> > clips from the strut, support the door with your arm, and then 
pop
> > each end of the strut off of the mounting balls.  Simple.
> > 
> > Matt
> > #1604
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "dmcryder" <dmcryder@xxxx> wrote:
> > > How difficult is this? looks fairly simple, but no luck yet. 
> Thanks.




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