Questions & Answers for: removing strut spring

...compressor. Compress the new spring and install the new spring with the strut mount and other parts in the same orientation as it was removed. Reinstall the top nut. The rest is opposite of

spring from the strut, install the spring to the new strut and reassemble. You'll be better off to get the whole strut, instead of the replacement cartridge, it's often hard to remove the old one from

...the spring seat. Reinstall the thrust bearing retainer nut. Tighten the nut to 44 ft. lbs. (59 Nm). Install the strut assembly into the you will need a strut spring compressor which cost about 50 ...

removing them, remove the strut mount bolts under the hood. Then remove the other bolts, the entire strut assembly will slide out. You can either install a complete new strut and spring assembly (more

strut/spring as an assembly from the car. You'll need a strut spring compressor to remove the spring. Take your time and compress the spring slowly and evenly. You'll be able to remove the strut after

removing them, remove the strut mount tower bolts under the hood. Then remove the other bolts, the entire strut assembly will slide out. You can either install a complete new strut and spring assembly

...removing the strut/spring assembly from the vehicle. Most replacement struts are sold WITHOUT the spring and therefore the spring must be removed from the old strut and place on the new strut. ...

and bolt it back up. Replace the tire. You now have the old strut removed and the new one in place. 5 Repeat Steps 1 through 4 when removing and replacing the rear strut. I hope this helps!!! Thanks!!

spring. Slide the new strut assembly up into the spring and reposition the top mount onto the spring in the same position that it was removed. Install the retaining washer and top nut. Tighten the top

strut spring assembly out from the vehicle. Using a strut spring tool, collapse the spring. Remove the center nut, upper bearing flange assembly and collapsed spring. Discard the old strut and replace