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In automotive nomenclature, commonly known as the MacPherson Strut, named after the inventor, it is a suspension component, sometimes serving as the load-carrying suspension for independent suspension applications, and does double-duty as a shock absorber. In that respect you can say it takes the place of a wishbone, double wishbone, or A-Frame. It is surrounded by a coil spring. in some cars, Toyota being one among others, there is a rear torsion bar that does part of the load-carrying of the weight of the car, and a Strut to carry part of the load and serve as shock absorber. A car that does not have struts has either coil springs, or leaf springs or air bladders and shock absorbers. Also there are other 'struts' on a car, a brace between any two parts. An example of this is the brace, or strut, that goes from chassis to engine block to prevent engine from twisting under torque during acceleration.
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Can you change the front strut springs on a 1995 Hyundai Accent if you have a parts car to swap pieces?
Hi, Just finished the front strut work on my 1998 Hyundai Accent Hatchback. Step 1: Take off the tire. Step 2: Unscrew the Caliper bolt near the bottom of the caliper (Make sure you get a block for the caliper to rest on) Step 3: Unscrew the 2 Strut Bolts holding the strut in place (Before you do that, take a screwdriver and mark where the strut was sitting for when you bolt it back on) Step 4: Unscrew the upper strut nuts (3 of them and they are under the Bonnet) Step 5:Take the strut assembly out. Step 6: Use a spring compressor to compress the spring until there is no force on the upper strut mount. Step 7: Unscrew the nut holding the upper strut mount in place with your Impact and take the mount off. Step 8: Take tension off of the old spring and put a new one on using the same technique. Other than that, you reverse these steps and your done!!
How do you change struts on 2001 Ford Escort?
1. Jack up the front of the vehicle and put it up on stands. Don't trust a jack. 2 Take the front wheels off. 3. Pull the clip that holds the brake line to the strut. Don't take it off. 4. Remove the bolts that hold the strut to the steering knuckle. 5. Remove the top 3 nuts that hold the strut to the strut tower. 6 Remove the strut.
How do you replace front coil spring ford escort 98?
To replace the strut you have to jack up the car on the side you want to do and take off the wheel. Then, take it loose from the strut tower on the top. There are 3 or 4 nuts. Then take it loose from the steering knuckle on the bottom. The whole strut assembly lifts out. To replace the coil you have to have a strut compressor. It compresses the coil spring so the top of the strut can come off. Once the top of the strut is exposed the coil can be taken off the strut.
How do you change the shocks on a 1995 ford escort?
The front McPherson struts. The rears hardly ever need replacing. To change the strut you first jack up the car and put stands under it. Take the clip off holding the brake line to the strut. Move it aside. Then take the two bolts and nuts off the bottom of the strut. Then, take the 3 nuts off of the top of the strut from inside the engine bay. Life the strut out. Installation is the reverse of these steps. If you have this done you should have the front end aligned.
Change front strut on 1995 Oldsmobile cutlass supreme?
how change front strut on1995 Oldsmobile catlass suprime
How do I replace the front strut on 1999 Saab 9-3?
how do i replace the front strut on 1999 Saab 9-3
What is the procedure for replacing a 2002 Buick Lesabre front strut?
Whats the procedure for replacing a 2002 Buick Lesabre front strut.?
How do you replace the STRUTS on a Chrysler Town Country?
if you've never done it before i would just order a complete strut -monroe makes a quik strut(a completely assembled strut).take off 2 bolts that hold strut on bottom along with misc. hardware that is attached. in engine compartment take off 3 top bolts holding it in strut tower.DO NOT LOOSEN THE CENTER BOLT IN THE TOWER.reverse to reassemble. take for front end alightment
How to remove the front strut on a Honda accord without removing the tire?
You must remove the wheel/tire in order to remove the front strut.
How many control arms are used with each front MacPherson strut assembly?
One lower control arm for each front strut.
How do you install a front strut bar on a 2001 gtp?
If the Strut Bar is a GM Performance Parts Strut Bar then you have to purchase a set of end brackets. The same front strut bar can be mounted to the rear with a set of rear strut brackets. http://drcustomparts.com/HomePage.htm More info at w-body.com
How do you replace front passengers side front strut?
there is a fatty that comes and does it
