Begin by compressing the strut spring with a spring compressor. Be very careful as the strut spring will be under hundreds of pounds of pressure. Remove the strut retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new struts.
One quick reference check shows struts pricing at $51, $80 and the "quick strut" (coil spring + strut assembly) at $173.
This was O'Reilly's - part of the Murrays & Advance Auto family of stores.
No idea what the mechanic's labor estimate 'book' shows, but it's not a quick and easy job - expect at least a couple of hour labor time. ($75/hour??)
The front struts on a Mercury Sable are replaced by jacking up the vehicle, removing the wheels, and supporting the vehicle on jack stands. The retaining bolts can then be removed, the struts taken out, and new struts put in place.
how to change front struts on a 2003 cadillac sedan deville
I was just quoted $1,300 to replace front struts only (does not include rear struts.) Jetta GLI 2003 with 120,000+ miles.
Weak trunk struts on a 2003 VW Jetta will not allow the lid to properly stay open. To replace the struts unbolt the mounts holding them to the car and replace them.
225.00 a corner.
www.partstrain.com 70$ each more if your upgrading
When replacing struts, ALWAYS replace them in pairs.
Using Quick-struts - the strut and coil spring already assembled - makes the job a whole lot easier! See "Related Questions" below for more
hou to replace rear struts
Yes.
Wat struts
Around 250 dollars (US) or so.