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  1. #1 Replacing Cartridge in Front struts. 
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    I got a 1994 Grand prix (It is my fathers) and found that they cartridge is making noise when you hit a bump. I want to replace just the cartridge and was wondering how hard it is. I have been a mechanic in the af for 20 yrs and replaced just about everything but never rebuilt one. Any help would be great. I already know the spring has to be compressed. Just want to do this the cheapest way possible to keep this car on the road for a few more year.

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    Rent the compressor from your local parts store. The biggest expense will of course be the struts.

    Rock Auto has some good deals.
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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    just replace the whole strut, the struts arent rebuildable and have no inserts. they have a crimped cap.
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    Autozone rents the tool to do the cartridge replacement. I used it when I replaced the cartridges on my mom's 96 regal. I recommend you change out the strut mounts and I recommend using KYB replacements.

    On the regal all I had to do was remove the black strut mount plates in the engine bay to have access to the cartridge. I did not have to touch the strut assembly or the spring.

    This is the tool you need.

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    Oh the gen 1 w body noobs.
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    sum***** i didnt read.
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