Upper shock absorber mounting for motor vehicle suspension has chassis coupling for strut and separate cup to retain top of spring

摘要

The upper shock absorber mounting for a motor vehicle suspension has a coupling (2) to connect the top of the strut to the motor vehicle. A spring (4) retaining cup (3) can be released from the strut without interfering with the upper strut mounting. The upper cup has a radial groove (5) to engage the shock absorber strut shaft. Claims include a method of disassembling a shock absorber