zx top mount

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 28 May 2008, 13:43

My daughters ZX has a strut mount where the rubber is perished at the top. It has blown apart really. Is this the same issue as the Xantia? Is it just a case of spring compressors and crack the ball joints to remove? What parts are needed and what is it called?...top mount with bearing or what?. The other side has had a new one fitted....it is minted !!

AndersDK · Post by **AndersDK** » 28 May 2008, 19:10

The top mount includes several part, which are all available separately. The actual size/shape depends on the exact year/model. Your VIN/RP should be used for exact parts identification.

The coil spring is the component carrying the weight. So this is also the part that has to shoot up or completely collapse to penetrate the helmet. I dont think this is possible because of the design, unless yoy have a gross failure (neglect or accident). Never heard of it on a ZX or Xsara.

Umless the coil's upper seating cup is involved with the problem, you dont need to compress the coil. The rest is only a shocker type monting with involved parts.

Should be an easy task for a skilled home mechanic : lock/compress the coil while weight on wheels, then lift and jack up the front and remove/disassemble as necessary.

Aword of warning though : use a good quality coil comprressor tool. My first tool used some 25 yrs ago had a tendency to slip down the windings - releasing the coil. Not a lot of fun while working on the top mount

lexi · Post by **lexi** » 28 May 2008, 22:51

Thanks Anders

citronut · Post by **citronut** » 29 May 2008, 08:07

no you dont use the spring compresors untill you have removed the complete strut from the car, and yes the top mount also holds the spring cap in place,

and i dont think your strut or spring will do the XANTIA trick unless the point of your inner wing the strut sitts in is as rot as a pear,

regards malcolm