Replacing Front Struts on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle

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A strut is designed to resist longitudinal compression. Learn how to remove and replace front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

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  Attaching a Vehicle's Struts to a Spindle

  Make sure to align index marks before torquing down bolts. Learn how to attach front struts to a spindle on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Compressing a Vehicle's Coil Spring

  A coil spring is one of the most dangerous components of a vehicle. Learn how to compress a vehicle's coil springs when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Decompressing a Vehicle's Coil Spring

  Make sure all coils are lined up where they should be. Learn how to decompress coil spring when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  How to Assemble Front Struts

  Work struts into position and seat the coil spring. Learn how to assemble front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  How to Jack Up a Vehicle

  Pay attention to jack placement on a front-wheel drive car. Learn how to jack up a car for replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  How to Loosen Lug Nuts

  Apply leverage onto a car's lug nuts in order to break them free. Learn how to loosen lug nuts for replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  How to Remove a Tire

  Remove a car's lug nuts in order to remove the tire. Learn how to remove a tire when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  How to Reuse a Vehicle's Strut Parts

  Struts for vehicle come bare, so a vehicle's strut parts need to be reused. Learn how to reuse parts of front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  How to Torque a Vehicle's Lug Nuts

  Use the star method to torque a vehicle's lug nuts. Learn how to torque lug nuts when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Indexing a Strut to Hub Connection on a Front-Wheel Drive Vehicle

  The angle a front-wheel drive vehicle is set is called camber. Learn how to index a strut to hub connection on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Reinstalling a Brake Hose, Retaining Clip & Anti-Lock Mounting Bolt

  An anti-lock wheel sensor has a hole for a mounting bolt. Learn how to reinstall brake hoses, retaining clips, and anti-lock mounting bolts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Reinstalling a Vehicle's Tires Onto Studs

  Lift with the legs and not the back when installing tires. Learn how to reinstall tires when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Reinstalling a Vehicle's Upper Mounting Nuts

  A corrosion mark will indicate where upper mounting nuts go. Learn how reinstall upper mounting nuts when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Removing a Brake Hose, Retaining Clip & Anti-Lock Mounting Bolt

  Disconnect a car's brake hose in order to replace its struts. Learn how to remove a brake hose, retaining clip and anti-lock mounting bolt when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Removing a Car Jack

  Don't jack up a car on the bottom of the radiator. Learn how to remove a car jack when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Removing a Vehicle's Upper Retaining Nut & Bearing Plate

  Use a socket and ratchet to remove a vehicle's retaining nut. Learn how to remove retaining nuts and bearing plates when replacing front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Removing Front Strut Mounting Bolts

  Strut mounting bolts are made of a hardened, grade-A steel. Learn how to remove front strut mounting bolts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Removing Front Struts & Upper Mounting Bolts

  Grab a strut and pull the knuckle away from the joining surface. Learn how to remove front struts and upper mounting bolts on a front-wheel drive vehicle in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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  Tools for Replacing Front Struts

  What tools and supplies are needed for replacing struts? Learn how to remove and replace front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle with the right tools in this free car maintenance video from an automobile repairman.

  

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An automotive suspension strut combines the primary function of a shock absorber with the ability to support sideways loads not along its axis of compression. In this free video series, a car repairman will teach you how to remove and replace the front struts on a front-wheel drive vehicle. After organizing the proper tools and equipment, you'll learn to raise the car, remove tires, brake hoses, retaining clips, mounting bolts, and the old struts. Next, you'll discover how to compress coil springs, reassemble the struts, and attach the struts to a spindle. With these tips and techniques, among many others, you'll be well on your way to replacing a car's front struts on your own!