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Shocks and Struts
Shocks and struts are important parts of a vehicle’s suspension. Shocks are designed to absorb the impact, while struts support the load of an object such as the chassis of a car. These components are designed to soften the ride.
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How long can you drive a vehicle with bad struts and shocks?
Till you get in an accident and DIE from a loss of control. No but seriously it is a safety issue and they should be replaced ASAP. Driving with them can also cause excess front brake wear so it's one of those things that will cost you more to wait on.
The modified macpherson rear strut suspension is very common on what type of vvehicles?
2001 Mercury Cougar
How do you replace rear struts on 1995 Toyota Camry?
you gotta take off the interior piece on the ends of the backrest. at the bottom you'll find a 12mm bolt holding it on. you might have to take off the rear panel as well. 3 bolts on top, two on the bottom. use a spring compressor to remove the spring. you can rent one for free at some parts stores. get a haynes or chiltons!
How to Replace front struts 2005 f-150?
Scale of 1 to 10 using hand tools = 8 using air tools =4
Tools
*13mm Open ended wrench (optional, but may make job easier)
*13mm Deep Socket for the 3 top bolts
*13/16 socket or wrench for removing tie rod
*1" Deep Socket for Lower Strut Bolt
*48oz rubber or wooden Mallet (optional)
* Strut Spring Compressors (most AutoZone part stores lend them, if you buy replacement shocks from them)
* MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set from Harbor Freight will do the job too.
You have to compress the spring before any nuts and bolts are removed from the coil-over-shock assembly, but not until you have the unit off the vehicle. Some refer to the assembly as a strut, I will use the term strut for ease of understanding.
Remember that spring is about 600 lbs per inch. Be safe! Can cause great bodily harm.
- Jack up and secure with Jack stands (I put one at the cross-member and one at the frame as per a flat tire would prescribe.
- Remove the Wheel
- Use the Open Ended Wrench to remove 2 of the 3 visible strut mount nuts at the top.
- To remove the third, open the hood and you should see the third.
- Remove Tie Rod end by taking off the 13/16 nut and using the mallet to "gently" push the rod out.
- If you have trouble don't force the tie rod out..use the jack to raise the suspension to were just the tip of the rod is in and sway it out.***I leave the jack there for added stability***
- Check your trucks stability and then proceed to remove the lower bolt to remove the strut assembly from the Lower Control arm.
- COMPRESS SPRING UNTIL IT LEAVES THE GUIDES ON THE ORIGINAL STRUT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE CENTER LOCKING NUT. (Accidental release of spring may result in causing serious bodily injury)
- Remove center locking nut.
- Assembly of the NEW strut is reversed of Be sure that it looks identical.
- When you are putting the assembly back in it may help if you compress the whole assembly slightly to allow for more clearance.
- Install lower Mounting bolt first with the NUT TO THE REAR of the vehicle
- DO NOT torque it up.
- Re-Install upper mounting nuts to assembly
- Re-Install Tie Rod End ***A firm knock sent it back to locked position for me and you can use the jack to help you manipulate the knuckle to allow for easy re-entry.***
- Re-Install Tie Rod Locking Nut
- Re-Install Tire Assembly
- Get Under your truck and tighten lower mounting bolt
Is it safe to drive on a broken tie rod end?
No, if a tie rod is broken you would have no steering control.
What is the difference between an adjustable strut and a non-adjustable strut?
An adjustable strut will have some type of collar which will allow the spring to be set tighter or looser, look for threads on the outside of the strut body and a big nut which u would spin up or down. there may be a few other designs, that are used, but that was the most common.
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How do you lower rear shocks on 95 Cadillac deville?
Now if that's not low enough for you, here's the hard part, I'll try to tell this shorly. Jack up the back of your car off the ground and put jack stands on the body/fram, ( somewere that's safe and strong ). Take off you back tires ond find a way to take out your rear coil springs. ( this job will take a while ) After you got out both coil springs, take them and cut off some of the sping, BOTH have to be the same. Cut off about 1/4 or 1/3 of the spring. If all looks good, put it all back togather and there you go. But I prefer to unhook the air ride system. Good luck, hope you'll be ridin' low.
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Why would a car shake while driving?
then check wheel balance
It could be your alignment. If it's off it shakes.
If the vibration is from about 45 mph and faster the tires are out of balance or bad.
If its vibrating at a slower speed you have a bad suspension part and if it vibrates at idle you need a diagnostic and possibly a tune-up.
First check the balance of your tires. This is the cheapest scenario. Then the suspension and allignment.
More advice:
- Check for mud, ice or sand in rim. Check wheel bearings for play if none,test driveaxles by lifting car up and holding one wheel with a bar while someone puts in drive and presses on the gas to see which side the shake comes from. I replaced both axles and the shake was less but still present. I changed the carrier with spiders and the problem went away.
you could also have a separated or broken belt in the tire
This happened to me and one of my rear shocks was completely broke causing it to bump under my truck.
The front struts are held in by (3) nuts under the hood and (2) bolts that hold them to the wheel bearing knuckles. If you have access to a 1/2" pnuematic impact wrench the removal process will take about 5 minutes per strut. You will need a strut spring compression tool to compress the spring and remove the strut mount. I recommend replacing the strut mounts when you replace the struts as the are a wear item. Removing the nut that hold the strut to the strut mount will require a box wrench and a 6mm Allen wrench, put the box wrench on the nut and use the Allen wrench to turn the strut rod. This is also easily removed by the 1/2" pnuematic impact wrench.
Reassembly is the reverse of disassembly. You will need to have a wheel alignment performed when you are done as the cast/camber of you tires will be off and will cause severe tire wear.
Good Luck
Can you show an exploded view of a 2001 Mercury Sable front strut assembly?
Since graphics / illustrations aren't possible here, I would suggest Autozone.com and their free online Repair Guide - totally illustrated & detailed.
Also see "Related Questions" below for instructions on replacing the front struts.
How much to replace Erg valve 2002 explorer?
The EGR Valve its self is around 77 dollars and the gasket is about 2.50 so if you do it yourself it will be 79.50 taking it in could cost 100+
Can you just replace the shocks?
If you have worn Struts on a vehicle, those can be replaced without replacing your springs. "Struts" and "Shocks" are often used interchangeably in language, however, I believe your vehicle is a front wheel drive with a double wishbone suspension. In this case, they would be more accurately referred to as "Struts". Just for reference. In either case, the answer is still, yes. Shocks/Struts can be replaced without replacing the springs as well.
When the garage says the rear trailing arm bushes split what does it mean?
It basically means that the rubber bush ( or "hinge) between a major suspension part and the body/frame of your vehicle has worn away or become damaged. This is normal as the vehicle gets older and should not be a big deal to fix. Because the part effects the way your vehicle handles on the highway, and it is part of the annual inspection, you need to get it fixed.
How do you change rear shocks on 2000 cavalier?
Caution:Dont remove both shock absorbers at the same time * Open the trunk and peel back the side trim panel to expose the upper shock mount * Remove the mount nut (The two bolts you see must be removed from wheel well side after the vehicle is raised and the wheel is removed) * Loosen the lug nuts raise the rear of vehicle and support it securely on jackstands.Remove the rear wheels * Support the trailing arm with a jack and remove the lower shock absorber mounting nut and bolt * Remove the two upper mounting bolts and detach the shock absorber and coil spring from the vehicle. * Installation is reverse of removal
What the best body lift for 95 jimmy that will fit 31 105015?
You should never install a body lift of more than 2". You should be able to fit that size tire without a lift, just be sure you have proper backspacing on your wheels. If you still want a body lift I suggest going with a one inch. even with a 3 inch body lift they will still rub
How do you change shocks on a 97 Toyota Camry?
Buy a Haynes shop manual for 1997-2001 Toyota Camrys. They're about $15.
What is the most easy way to change front struts on a 94 acura legend coupe?
I`m Not Sure How To Put This. Let Us Look At Safety First. You Can Remove Them Yourself If You Have A Very Good Set Of Jack Stands To Put The Front Of The Car On. Remove Them Then Take Them To A Shop Or Parts House That Can Press The Springs Down To Remove And Install The Struts. Then You Put Them Back On. I Would See If I Could Furnish The Struts And Have A Good Shop Install These For Me. You Probably Will Find It The Best Way To Do This. But As Stated You Can Do Some Of It Your Self. Good Luck
Installing rear wheel bearing on 94-97 Lexus GS300?
Wheel bearings on a 1994 to 1997 Lexus GS300 are pressed into the Hub. The install a wheel take the hub to a machinist so they can safely press the wheel bearing into place. This reinstall the hub onto the vehicle.
How do you replace shocks on a 1995 Corvette?
i would just take it in to a place that changes shocks save you alot of time
