Experts say they should always be replaced in pairs-like tires. There is bound to be a mismatch between rebound ratings both sides & could adversely affect handling. On the back not as critical since almost all 50/50 & no steering.
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 bladder is leaking
a test to tesy ur strut assembly is to rock the car on the front and see if it returns in one rebound if not it is time to go and get some new springs
One lower control arm for each front strut.
First, open the hood. Now remove the brake line support so that you can begin to get to the strut. Remove the pinch bolt that holds the strut at the bottom. Drop the sway bar that is connected to the strut. Now remove the bolts the interior bolts that support the strut. Remove the old strut and replace it with the new one.
There is one on the front passenger side and a torque strut on the front. The torque strut acts like a motor mount.
To change the front struts on a 2003 Jetta, start by safely lifting the vehicle and removing the front wheels. Next, detach the strut assembly by loosening the bolts at the top of the strut mount and the lower control arm. Replace the old strut with the new one, ensuring everything is tightened to the manufacturer’s specifications. Finally, reassemble the components, reinstall the wheels, and lower the vehicle back to the ground.
Well it wont necessarily be a bad thing to change one but if i were you i would change both so that way you dont have to change the other one later.
unbolt the old one put in the new one
There are at least two reasons. First one is malfunctioning strut itself (leakage). Second one is holders which attache struts to the car body have some rubber parts inside. As time goes the rubber parts wear off and fail. In the first case you have to replace the fail strut(s). For the second one you have replace the holders. Sometimes it happens you that you have to replace struts as well as holders.
You have to replace the strut rod bushing there are two in each strut rod inner and outer bushing then you could tight them again. the one you have is already shrink.
If its a strut type suspension you may have most likely bent the strut. Be sure to get the front end alignment checked. The strut is usually the weakest component. I hit a pothole and it did not affect the alignment however, the strut was making a terrible squeaking noise. My car has strut cartridges and the one that was affected caused the rubber mount to rub against the mounting fixture on the inner fender.