has anyone had to replace the coil (magnet) in the strut and if you have replaced need information on the procedure

 

If you find out anything, let me know. My coil went bad, but I can't figure out how to get the new one on. I knocked the sleeve off that covers the coil, but the coil itself sets inside a groove. The coil wires are wrapped around a hard plastic sleeve and it will not fit over the lip of the groove. No one seems to know how to accomplish this feat. A friend told me that I might have to heat up the coil assembly in the oven to make it pliable. He said to set the oven at about 100 degrees. Not enough to melt it, but enough to make it semi-soft. But it seems risky. It seems impossible to get it on, but there has to be a way. If I don't find out something soon, I may pop it in the oven. If I do and it works, I will let you know.
Good luck.

 

wondered what you did about installing the new coil im in the same boat parts are ordered maybe the dealer should install them

 

i had to change mine do to it being dropped as i was replacing ball joints but thats another story. ......... i took a die grinder and slit the wear sleeve, removed it and basically pried the coil off. the new one went on fairly easy. do you have the new coil to compare what your trying to remove as to what you should remove.??? also you didnt mention what year/model you are working on. make sure you seal the new coil and the wear ring with silicone as you reassemble

 

thanks for the help its a sp 500 -99 i thought it may be a job for the dealer

 

the axle was bent when i got it and ruined the coil and the seal i dont have the new part yet but the parts are off the strut just metal showing now one other thing can i just tap the new wear ring in place or does it need to be pressed

 

well the parts are here im still a little unclear about the seal sleeve does anyone know if i can tap it in place or is there a special tool thanks for help

99 sp 500