Is it hard to change a strut and mount on a 1998 intrepid if not what do i have to do to change it and what kind of tools would be needed

should be done by a shop on a alignment machine, basically you just loosen the 2 big bolts on the hub that hold the strut to it, failure to do it properly will affect steering and ruin the tires.

Hello teri_townsen,

Working on strutscan be dangerous because the spring is under great pressure so caution must beused at all times. Unless you have a suitable spring compressor I wouldrecommend you install complete strut assemblies. They come assembled with all newparts and you don't need to deal with the spring. 1. Remove thethree strut mount nuts from the top of the struts. 2. Raise andproperly support the car on the frame allowing the front control arms to hangfree. 3. Remove tiresand wheels. 4. Before youremove the strut to knuckle nuts and bolts mark the position of the bolts toknuckle so when you reinstall you can keep the camber correct. 5. Remove strutto knuckle bolts. Note: care mustbe taken that no damage to the ball joint or CV axle, so retain the knucklewith a bungee strap or something suitable. 6. Remove strutfrom vehicle. Install inreverse order. Tighten the top threenuts to 30 foot pounds. Tighten the strutto knuckle bolts to 90 foot pounds. Tighten lug nutsto 100 foot pounds. If you are notsure if you kept the proper camber alignment you should have the front endaligned. Again, care mustbe taken at all steps to avoid injury. Regards, netvan

Go to Autozone and buy 2 front strut "cartridges". Then rent their strut cartridge installation tool from their loaner tool program. You can change both sides in about an hour without even jacking the car up-be sure to have a 15/16" wrench on hand for the nut and follow the directions that come with the loaner tool. Also spray a little penetrating oil on the nut a few days before you do the job. There is no reason to change the entire strut assembly unless something has failed.

rear springs are part of a strut assy, get a quick strut fom o'reilleys or az. it has the spring, strut, mount, all new and ready to pop in, otherwise you will need to tear the strut down and will need special tools. it is also a little risky, springs can fly pretty good when they slide out of compressors

No, it isn't...
You need:
-20" breaker bar
-torque wrench
-Liquid wrench (or WD-40 if you don't have any)
-Jack and stands
-sockets to fit all of the connections

1. Remove the back seat:
Bottom cushion comes out by pushing it rearwards and lifting, undo the 2 seatbelt bolts and 2 push nuts and remove the back cushion

2. Jack and support the frame of the car
3. Remove the wheels
4. Place a jack under the control arm where the spring connects to it and put a little tension on the spring. (this is so that when you unbolt the strut the control arm won't come crashing down)
5. Remove the air tube by rotating the spring clip 90 degrees and pulling on the tube at the connector.
5. Remove the lower strut bolts. (Exprerience shows me that removing the lower one first will save you lots of agony...)
6. Remove the two strut mounting bolts that are behind the back seat cushion.
7. Compress the strut and remove from the vehicle.
8. Installation is opposite of the removal. Remember to use a new mount if the one you are removing is worn. I recommend Quick-strut 171798. Good Luck!

P.S. Torque Specs are:
Lower Strut bolts- 140 ft/lbs
Upper strut bolts- 30 ft/lbs
Mount to strut bolt - 70ft/lbs

Go to www.autozone.com and register for free. Than you can put in your car's information and than you can view a Free Full Online Repair Manual!

Your McPherson (front) struts are in need of replacement.

as long as the spring is already mounted on the new struts you should be fine with regular sockets

Your going to need a impack gun, various sucket and a spring compressor. 
Need to jack up the car and remove wheels. Re-move two lower bolts Re-move three upper strut mounts Re-move rear Rear strut assembly
Now the hard part Compress the springs Remove the strut nut holding the strut mount. note replace these with new ones. Take the springs out and replace the sturt.
Follow procedure in revers and have a friend to help.  Good luck and hope this helps

Most likely, you'll need to raise the engine a bit to get the oil pan to clear the crossmember and the crank throws. This is not as hard as it sounds, but you will need a lifting bar to raise the engine and remove the bolts from the engine mounts. I would get a manual for this car as they are not the most intuitive to work on.