97 QX4 Strut Mount question

[Bacon2x]

I recently bought a Strut Mount kit from Oreilly's Auto. There is a spacer in the box that I don't know where it exactly goes? I looked at the FSM and didn't find the spacer anywhere in the diagram. Doe's anyone know what it is for?

Here is a picture of the part I bought:
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detai ... &ppt=C0035

[iFly QX4]

I believe that's the Strut Mount Bearing in the picture. In page SU-8 in the FSM it has the exploded diagram of the front suspension and the part #4 is labeled 'Strut Mount Bearing'.

I'm going to try to post a pic of my left strut taken apart.

[Bacon2x]

I wasn't trying to refer to the bearing, sorry. It's the part next to the bearing..


Also, the "SAE certified mechanic" at the auto parts store said I should install the strut mount just like it is in the picture.

[ltsnotme]

As far as I remember, you don't need that spacer.

[iFly QX4]

I initially assumed that spacer next to the bearing was the top nut securing the strut to the mount, my bad. I have completely disassembled both strut assemblies on my QX4 and there is no spacer, so 'itsnotme' is correct, no spacer needed.

[Iceman2989]

I wasn't trying to refer to the bearing, sorry. It's the part next to the bearing..

By "spacer" do you mean that light grey piece?

[Towncivilian]

Will this exploded parts view help?

[DAiNiUS]

You don't need that spacer. It also had me puzzled when I was getting my struts changed. My guess is that these kits can be used on several different makes and models, and maybe some of those models require the spacer.

[Iceman2989]

Is there any way to find out what other vehicles would use the same strut?