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Mazda Miatas do not have struts (they use shocks), so the braces that go across the engine bay are not absolutely necessary or beneficial as they would be with vehicles that have a strut setup. Shock tower bars on Miatas do tend to add rigidity, but there is a very mixed consensus by Miata enthusiasts on whether they offer a lot of value on Miatas.
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How do you replace the front struts on Hyundai Sonata 2000 model?
To replace the front struts on a 2000 model Hyundai Sonata, you will first need to remove the tires. There will be 3 nuts on top of the strut mount. You will need to remove the 2 bolts that connect from the strut to the knuckle. Then you will need to remove the ABS sending unit as well as the front brake hose. Once these components are removed, you can remove the strut. In order to remove the strut, you will need a special tool to compress the spring. Once the struts are removed, you can safely replace them with new struts.
Do you need to replace torn strut covers when replacing struts?
No, you do not have to.
How do you remove the strut bolts on a 2002 grand prix gt?
Need more information. Front struts? Rear struts? Basics are that you compress the springs first then start in the engine compartment (for the front struts) at the strut mount assembly or pull back your trunk liner to expose the rear strut mounts. You're also going to need either a torq socket or an allen wrench (I've seen both) to release the center retaining stud and hold the strut shaft while you remove the outer nut.
What struts off another vehicle fit 1991 Lincoln continental?
best results are to replace the air struts with conventional macferson struts.use Taurus struts of the same year,front struts are straightforward,however the rears my need one hole drilled to access the difference in the bolt pattern of the upper strut mount.
Replace struts on 2003 town and country?
You will need to compress the strut spring with a spring compressor. When the strut spring is compressed remove the strut retaining bolts. There is a strut retaining bolt on the top and the bottom of the strut assembly. Reverse the process to install the new strut.
How do you change the struts on a 86 Chevy Celebrity?
CAREFULLY! VERY CAREFULLY; You will need a spring compressor; Lift car,Remove 2 bolts on lower strut, Remove 3 bolts on top mount, Remove complete strut-spring-top mount from car. Compress spring CAREFULLY, Remove top mount. REPLACE STRUT. Hint before you remove the two bottom bolts paint or mark location, this way you can put it back close to orignal location, But you will still need a front-end alignment. Be CAREFUL
How do you change the struts on a 2002 Chevy Prizm?
You need a special strut spring compression tool. Very very difficult to do it by yourself, unless you have this tool. Getting the struts off is not too hard, putting the new strut in is the hard part.
How can yoy change Mcpherson struts, would I need a spring compressor?
You will need a spring compressor for any strut installation job.
How do you replace the front struts on a 1995 Saturn SL1 and do you recommend replacing anything else in that area while you are in it?
The front struts are held in by (3) nuts under the hood and (2) bolts that hold them to the wheel bearing knuckles. If you have access to a 1/2" pnuematic impact wrench the removal process will take about 5 minutes per strut. You will need a strut spring compression tool to compress the spring and remove the strut mount. I recommend replacing the strut mounts when you replace the struts as the are a wear item. Removing the nut that hold the strut to the strut mount will require a box wrench and a 6mm Allen wrench, put the box wrench on the nut and use the Allen wrench to turn the strut rod. This is also easily removed by the 1/2" pnuematic impact wrench. Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. You will need to have a wheel alignment performed when you are done as the cast/camber of you tires will be off and will cause severe tire wear. Good Luck
How do you replace rear struts on a Kia Amanti?
dose a 2005 Kia amanti strut need pressed in place
How do you replace the rear struts on a Kia Amanti?
dose a 2005 kia amanti strut need pressed in place
How do you tell if you need new struts for a 2001 BMW x5?
On any vehicle equipped with struts, a strut is just a shock absorber that is a integral part of the steering geometry. Some symptoms are unusual vibration in steering. scalloped or cupped wear patterns on the tires, and oil leakage from the top of the strut tube. Most struts last about 50K MI.
