This is a job that requires a special tool and various hand and power tools. If you have access to a spring compressor as well as normal automotive tools it isn't all that hard.
start by raising the hood, removing the wiper arms, plastic cowl, wiper motor plug, and wiper motor/ cowl assembly.
next raise and support the front of the van, remove the wheels, caliper hose/abs wire mounts (where they attach to the struts), and the 22mm lower strut mount bolts.
remove 2 of the 3 upper strut mount nuts and while supporting the strut from the bottom, remove the last nut. this will allow you to pull the strut out from the wheel well.
if you're reusing the spring, strutcap, bearing etc., remove them from the old strut and reinstall on the new strut according to the instructions for the spring compressor that you're using.
installation is reverse of removal. a professional alignment would be recommended after completion.
The 1999 Toyota does not have rear struts. The automobile has rear shocks. Remove the retaining bolts from each end of the shock. Reverse the process to install the new shock.
If struts need to be replace on a car it's evident by how noisy and bumpy the ride is. The cost to replace struts on a Toyota RAV4 is approximately $600.
how to remove rear struts on 2005 chevy cobalt
buy them from amazon and change them yourself you will save a fortune!. Change one at a time, just remove the bolts and replace...its easy!
around $500
The 1999 Toyota does not have rear struts. The automobile has rear shocks. Remove the retaining bolts from each end of the shock. Reverse the process to install the new shock.
I believe about $800 at least with struts only and plus $400 if you want to replace springs too.
I did it for 1400$ at a Toyota dealership.
I have a 97 Toyota Camry and was told it would be anywhere from $1000 to $1600 depending on whether I wanted top of the line struts or not.
I paid $900 for shocks/struts and bushings. I was told that was the "brother in law" discount.
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.
the struts are replaceable... but not rebuildable. some of the parts from the old struts can be used. struts are just like shocks and will wear out over a period of time. they are not that exspensive and is recommended to let a certified mechanic replace.