2006-08-06 02:43:11 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Struts are usually on the front. Of course it depends on the vehicle. Purpose is similar to shocks, to smooth out the ride. Also helps with steering, tire wear, etc.
Most strut cartridges are more difficult to replace, especially when the strut cartridges are mounted inside the coil springs. These designs require disassembly of the steering linkage. They also require a pair of coil spring compressors. Working with a compressed spring is dangerous and can result in serious injury if a mistake is made. So if you are going to replace this type of strut cartridge yourself, get a knowledgeable friend to help the first time. Some strut designs do not require compressing the springs. The cartridges on these designs are mounted outside the coil spring and are much less of a problem to replace. Your maintenance/repair manual should explain which type you have, and how to replace them.
2006-08-06 02:51:24 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
They're basicaly shocks and springs combined. Usualy on front wheel drive cars.
The top portion is mounted with tree bolts inside the upper fender well under the hood on each side.
The lower portion is bolted to the back of the brake spindle.
Not only does it hold up the front of the car, but it also adjusts the angle of tilt for the front wheels.
They are fairly easy to replace youself. But you will need to take them to a shop to have the springs removed from the strut itself.
Jack up the car.
Undo the three nuts under the hood on the fender well. (NOT the big one in the center)
Remove the two big bolts behind the tire, and "wa-la" they're out.
It's easyier with the tire off!!
2006-08-06 02:58:22 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the struts are located right under the fender wall areas, our car just had some replaced....they help to stablize the cars ride, so when you hit the slightest bumps in the road...you don't continue to rock up and dwn...in our case ...our car when going around curves it also would shake...we could hear the old ones pounding rapidly...this all stopped when we got the struts changed....good luck ok?
2006-08-06 02:54:30 · answer #3 · answered by qckdrw 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a basic mechanic book and read it
2006-08-06 03:18:07 · answer #4 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋