Update:
Yes, it is possible to undo the gland nut without any other dismantling, so I could quite easily have added a shim on top to clamp the shock absorber better inside the strut tube.
My idea had been to make a thin shim out of lead roofing flashing, cutting a hole and a slot to get it round the rod.
However, investigation shows that there is a tiny amount of end play in the rod itself, presumably at the piston end inside the tube.
My question is, does this matter?
It doesn't affect shock operation, steering, or wheel alignment, so my inclination is to leave it and see whether the MOT tester thinks it matters or not.
Any opinions?
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