No, you do not have to.
All Toyota Camry's have struts in the front. This is also accompanied with strut mounts and bearings that are located between the mount & strut. I highly recommend replacing the mounts & strut bearings with the struts. My experience has shown that the mounts fail before the strut.
If it uses rear struts, replace them. If it's rear shocks, replace them. Basically it's the same thing. Replace the strut inserts if you can get them. It's a lot less money than replacing the entire strut.
To replace the front struts on a 2002 Buick LeSabre, begin by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheels. Next, disconnect the sway bar link and the lower bolt from the strut assembly, then remove the upper strut mount bolts from the engine compartment. Once the strut is free, replace it with the new strut, reassemble the components in reverse order, and ensure everything is tightened to the manufacturer's specifications before lowering the vehicle back to the ground. Always consider having an alignment done after replacing struts.
Yes, it is generally recommended to replace the strut mounts when changing the struts. Strut mounts can wear out over time and may contribute to noise, vibration, and poor handling if not replaced. Installing new mounts along with the struts ensures that the entire assembly functions optimally and can help extend the lifespan of the new struts.
You can check for any fluid leak around the shock.Additional informationIf they are in need of replacing it is a good idea to also replace the upper strut mounts at the same time. I had one fail 5 months after replacing the struts, wasn't pretty.
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.
To replace the struts in a 1990 Chrysler New Yorker, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheels. Next, detach the strut assembly by removing any bolts connecting it to the steering knuckle and the top mount inside the engine bay. Replace the old strut with the new one, ensuring all components are securely reattached, and finally, reassemble the wheels. Always check the alignment after replacing struts to ensure proper handling.
Compress the shock spring with a spring compressor. Remove the top strut bolt. Remove the bottom strut bolt. Reverse the process to install the new struts.
It has Struts and not shocks. If the car is bouncing or floating whenever you hit a dip in the road, or seems to handle poorly, these are signs of worn struts. A leak in one of the struts is also a sign of a bad strut. Mileage is another factor. Struts today will last a long time, but if the car has over 100,000 miles, then more than likely the struts need replacing. As to replacing them, unless you have the proper tools and knowledge, take it to a pro. Serious injury can occur when replacing struts, if you don't know what you are doing.
Yes, most definitely. You must always replace struts and shocks in pairs. Replace one front shock or strut then you must replace both. Same for the rear.
The front wheels take struts $80 to $150 per wheel and rear wheels take shocks $30-$70 per wheel. Price depends on the features/performance wanted where the lower cost is closer to OEM equipment. When replacing the front struts, replace the strut mounts as these are known to go bad, $50 per wheel. Labor ~ $80-100 per wheel for replacing strut mount and strut on front or shock on rear.
Begin by compressing the strut spring with a spring compressor. Remove the strut retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new strut.