How to Inspect and Replace Strut Mounts on Your Car

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Strut mount replacement. How to replace broken strut mounts on your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to inspect strut mounts. How to tell if strut mounts are bad and how to replace them. If your car clunks and makes noise when you hit bumps, it usually means it's a broken strut mount. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.
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@scottykilmer 6 лет назад

Things I used in this video: 1. Ratchet and socket set: amzn.to/2inoxOY 2. Mechanic’s Tool Set: amzn.to/2Bzmccg 3. Steel Jack: amzn.to/2Asgjxo 4. Jack Stand: amzn.to/2jGOwBg 5. Vampire Plier: amzn.to/2jHUjqb 6. Disposable Gloves: amzn.to/2zSRuxO 7. Common Sense 8. Full HD Camera: amzn.to/2AvoEk7 9. My computer for editing / uploading: amzn.to/2i2sKYz 10. Video editing software: amzn.to/2jv5Fhf 11. Thumbnail software: amzn.to/2k7tz6C 🛠Check out my Garage to see what I use every day and highly recommend: www.amazon.com/shop/scottykilmer ❗️Check out the Scotty store: goo.gl/RwhRGU 👉Follow me on Instagram for the latest news, funnies, and exclusive info / pics: goo.gl/ohy2cA

@omarcarnegie7614 3 года назад

Scotty i put on brand new strut mount from KYB and five mile down the road start making noise when I turn

@andrewsearcy8078 2 года назад

Your a funny guy!

@sibbyd8743 2 года назад

@@omarcarnegie7614 Were you able to find out the problem?

@briangreen430 Год назад

Spring compressor?

@andrewjohnson6907 4 года назад

Always make sure to exercise caution with compressed suspension coil springs. Be sure your compressor is in good mechanical condition and lube the bolts of the compressor heavily with axle grease. If you see the compressor hooks moving or slipping under tension, STOP and relieve the pressure. Tighten each side equally. 3 turns on one side, 3 on the other. Alternate. Improper compressing of front springs will kill you if they break loose and hit you.

@bren.nan_ 6 месяцев назад

thank you for this. i'll be replacing the suspension on my volvo soon, so these tips help

@miasoculpa8490 2 года назад

Scary is the most important details Scotty left out. I hope a 1st timer looks at more videos after being entertained here before tackling the job.

@AmoristKOS 7 лет назад

I always feel so relieved to see you when I search for "how to's". You make everything short, sweet and simple. You allow me to conjure the confidence I already possess. Sometimes people just need a little push and you do it right!

@rohitmeinia2580 6 лет назад

that's a world record....new strut in 3 mins

@VortechBand 5 лет назад

+ 3 hours of aggressive cursing and hammering off-camera to remove the rusted bolts :D And one trip to the glass store to fix the neighbour's windowpane that was totalled after the spring compressor slipped and the spring flew out 100 feet.

@murrysvids 2 года назад

I opened this video thinking I could do it in 3 mins somehow lmao.

@otter9916 2 года назад

@@murrysvids I cant lift the car in 3 mins lmao

@sorenolsen5634 Год назад

Should I call her...

@anorsegoddess9797 Год назад

Lmao 🤣

@asafali6965 2 года назад

Sir...its very helpful...no drags..no drama..but straight forward and clear. All the best

@stephen3966 8 лет назад

I read lots of web page about strut mount and none can demonstrate as clear as in your video. Thanks.

@theconsciousmovement9669 Год назад

I'm doing this now and he definitely makes it look easier than it actually is

@keneutsey2693 8 лет назад

Great video, Excellent editing ! ! ! And you have an very upbeat tempo that makes your videos all the more watchable.

@72timhall 8 лет назад

Scotty ,you would be a great auto shop teacher !

@user-ky3px3oz6r 4 года назад

This probably is not what my car needs. But just had to post a +1 because he's so fun and entertaining! I love this guy!

@michaelhathaway8447 5 лет назад

this was so great, Thank you for putting this together and making the quick edits, this was great for low brow mechanics that know enough to know whats going on but the extra knowledge to fix one's own equipment.

@cpfb68 3 года назад

Thanks Scotty! Saved my bacon again! Forgot which way the arrow pointed. Put it all together and nothing lined up! Watched your vid, loosened the assembly, adjusted and back on with zero issues! Thanks again!!

@dr.detroit1514 Год назад

Great video, I'm dealing with strut and mount replacement right now on my '92 Dodge Shadow. Boy, it sure must be nice not to have to deal with rust belt corrosion on all the parts.

@juanecruz385 8 лет назад

wow, awesome videos man, everytime I got car problems I go straight to your chanel. Keep up the good work.

@skyreiter3770 3 года назад

Wow that was awesome. Girls don’t realize how easy this is and that you can do it. Thank you!

@THE1REALJP 6 лет назад

Putting a set of struts on a minivan this weekend and you just showed me in 3.5 minutes exactly what I was wanting to know, thanks for the short and straight to business tutorial... Subscribed btw.

@michaelwise6970 5 лет назад

If the strut mounts break you might as well replace the whole strut assembly and also don't forget to get a alignment after

@psdaengr911 6 лет назад

Nice video. The only things I'd add is that first, usually it's MUCH easier if you slightly loosen the top nut and the 3 bolts before jacking up the vehicle. That the strut mount had failed doesn't change that, unless the shock is blown. Second, you'll need a front end alignment.

@jimscimonetti1457 2 года назад

Thank you!!! I just bought new struts for the rear of my 170,000 mile Honda CR-V and they told me to get strut mounts. I was wondering if this was important or of it was an up-sell job. Thank you for this video. I can see why this would be a good thing to replace on a car with this many miles on it. I appreciate your advice. I love your channel.

@cristianc.6381 2 года назад

Thank you, Professor Kilmer! :-) I've learned so many things from watching your videos, also I saved lots of money! Thank you, again!

10 лет назад

Nice job Scotty, Im doing a lot of repairs myself so your videos are really useful, only problem is that things rust too much here in Czech republic. Only suggestion I have is that its better to actualy split the "split pin" after you put the nut on, not just bend it, because it can fall out easily due to vibrations.

@eclipsekcb9201 Год назад

Get a Haynes or Chiltons manual for your car or even the original factory service manual if you can. Use a torque wrench and properly torque the bolts/nuts to the right torque so you don't have to worry about breaking them or them falling off while going down the road.

@dvddmc 10 лет назад

I am sure scotty replaced both of them but he only needed to show once side for it was the same on the other. Great Vid scotty

@TomBridle 8 лет назад

Hey Scotty, I've been working on an 88 Celica for about a year now, it had been sat for 10 years, outside and on earth. But it's up and running now! I only recently discovered your videos, but they are most helpful. I'm getting ready to change the shocks and mounts now, Hopefully no more enormous clonks from dreadful british roads!

@ItachiUchiha-lr3yr Год назад

Do not atempt this yourself, be VERY VERY caferul with compressing springs I know a guy who smashed the front of his face in when the spring popped out.

@Mr99RICH99 10 лет назад

I have used wheel bearing grease on hardware my entire 21 year career and NEVER had a problem...ever !!! But working on repeat customers cars is a pleasure as I never have a problem getting fasteners apart

@freepen2362 3 года назад

Great Job and Explanation in less than 4 mins. You really made me like the mechanics. Thank you Mr. Scotty

@ShyLeonheart 3 года назад

RU-vid recommended this as the right time. My car just started clangin' & bangin' last week after work. After inspecting the bay, I noticed that the passenger side strut rod was tilted towards the driver's side. Now, I'm certain it's the mount that broke.

@jeepchievous 10 лет назад

Only wish it took 3 min. Lol awesome videos sir. Keep them coming. I'm from Houston too.

@Enpassantful 13 дней назад

Scotty is the only mechanic I would trust with my car, pity he lives in the USA.

@beanor 5 лет назад

Google knew your video was perfect for me: an element owner. Much love. 😍

@Mendtat111 8 лет назад

The pacing of this video is great for an overview!

@melissaRagleCastro 5 лет назад

Hi I watched a lot of RU-vid videos on how to change my strut on my Cadillac 2002 and your video was the best

@AllenManor 9 лет назад

Awesome Scotty, you show in 3 minutes what other guys take 15 minutes to show, plus you don't have death metal playing as a soundtrack. Added bonus: I need to replace the strut mount on my car, and it happens to be a Honda Element. Thank you!

@kevhauser8058 5 лет назад

That really was a great instructional video Scotty! Especially since I have paid my dues with cars over the last 45 years!

@robertcrenshaw1098 10 лет назад

Scotty, It will be 2015 in Sixteen weeks and your still kick ass!

@norman7179 6 лет назад

Thanks Scotty, I picked up some good tips from you. A pretty straight forward job but it's always nice to have a "refresher" before going into it. It's been a while since I've done one.

@tskipwadoo3447 10 лет назад

5 people didn't like this vid, must be auto dealer repair employees. They don't like you taking money out of their pockets. Keep it up we appreciate you.

@flowersmile123 4 года назад

This looks like hard work. You did great.

@ff5gus 10 лет назад

I think you're finally getting the hang of that spring compressor tool! :)

@PeaceChanel 10 месяцев назад

Thank You for All that you are doing for our Planet Earth.... Peace.. Shalom.. Salam.. Namaste 🙏🏻 😊 🌈 ✌ ☮ ❤

@jedbridge8228 10 лет назад

Your videos are so much help and fun. You have given me so many tips on my wife's car. Now... I asked you a while back about my car making a whoo whoo whoo whoo noise from the front. It get really loud when you go around right hand bends and turns. I'm thinking wrapped rotors and balance the tires. I'm lost on this one

@scottykilmer 10 лет назад

warped rotors in most cases. And, If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on RU-vid. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On RU-vid . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

@jedbridge8228 10 лет назад

OK. Will do.

@ScubaCat3 10 лет назад

jed bridge Does it happen only when you press the brakes or even if you just coast slowly around the turn with your foot off the break?

@ScubaCat3 10 лет назад

jed bridge Also, which tire does it seem like it's coming from?

@jedbridge8228 10 лет назад

The front drivers side. I believe its the hub.

@atuameat Год назад

These videos are awesome, shot for saving me money scotty

@maurosgarage 7 лет назад

you will need a impact gun to do this job correctly. It's near impossible to take off or to bolt back on the strut into its mount. The strut will spin when you try to tight it up. this will take about 1 hour if you know what you are doing. if it's your first time expect about 3 to 4 hours.... with the right tools. scotty always makes it look easy... just keep that in mind/

@derpinbird1180 6 лет назад

Cant you just grip it with that big hex socket in the top of the strut?

@alignator3 6 лет назад

Can't you just break it while it's still on the car and torque it when it's back on the car ?

@tailhappy 6 лет назад

Depends on the specific strut. On some of them, the top of the shaft is keyed to fit into the mount and not spin.

@Thanoric 6 лет назад

The strut tube can spin independently, and not all struts have a solid way to hold them (be it the allen key, or a 2 sided for vice-grips). I ran into this problem on a number of vehicles and the only way to get the nut off was to pray an impact worked. I have had best success breaking the top nut loose (by hand) while it was still in the car, but never take the top nut anywhere near off without compressing the spring.

@deasttn 6 лет назад

My strut has a weird rectangle shape on the top. No hex or torx. It's a royal pain trying to loosen that upper nut.

@jasoneyes01 10 лет назад

Scotty, you make it look so easy!

@scottykilmer 10 лет назад

If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on RU-vid. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On RU-vid . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

@deniseheiskell7848 2 года назад

Clear and concise how to video. Well done Sir.

@ulisesmora4015 3 года назад

Thanks for making this video it gives me an idea on how to check my car's strut mount!!

@vram1974 6 лет назад

I've had my struts replaced and they car still ride like crap. Changing the springs at the same time made them ride so much better.

@mikeward7565 6 лет назад

Great video, short and to the point!

@danielbukacek6516 10 лет назад

Your the man, for the little man without a big garage, but you know that. Thx for all the info buddy. Nobody knows how much you have in your head..

@scottykilmer 10 лет назад

yea, sometimes I don't even know, And, If you like my car help, be sure to watch my live car talk show every Saturday morning at 10 AM CST on RU-vid. I answer your car questions LIVE there. Just check it out at How To Ask A Live Mechanic Car Questions Free On RU-vid . And remember, every TUESDAY I upload a new video, so don’t miss them.

@SaurabhSarang 10 лет назад

Awesome video Scotty ! Always enthusiastic in your video no tiring full energetic every single time.

@benjamincabreraaparicio8684 6 лет назад

Excellent video very well paced, details were explained quicky with fluid transitions

@Anthony-od4ou 6 лет назад

Very helpful, you make it look so simple. I'm sure I'll struggle with every simple step

@ox6942 7 лет назад

......And the very first drive should be straight to the alignment shop......

@andrewjohnson6907 4 года назад

Not necessarily. If ride height hasn't changed and your alignment was fine before, it should be perfectly ok.

@winstonleighton1358 4 года назад

@@andrewjohnson6907 ,,, Once the tie rod is removed it is very much recommended to go to the alignment shop.

@andrewjohnson6907 4 года назад

@@winstonleighton1358 why would you need to disconnect a tie rod to change a strut?

@seanrodriguez1473 4 года назад

Andrew Johnson on this particular car he had to

@DashCamSerbia 4 года назад

@@winstonleighton1358 LOL, he did not remove the outer tie rod from the inner rod, just the bolt holding it to the lower arm. They aligement is the same as it was...

@mariannekeimcooke4312 9 лет назад

Guess What? I "Tested as Suggested" after viewing your video's ta-da Motor Mounts are totally cracked, better than that I had my son start car WoW talk about Engine Moving, it moved big time! goodie, now I know what that noise is! Thank you much!

@charlied5324 6 лет назад

Scotty, you're an interesting character. Thanks for the cool video.

@babesval 6 лет назад

U the best of all I watch...

@steveandrew8330 9 лет назад

I like your style Scotty, very informative videos.

@NRecob 10 лет назад

AWESOME Video Scotty! This will make doing the struts on my 95 Avalon a LOT easier--I'm hoping Auto Zone has spring compressors when I finally get around to doing this service (not looking forward to it--but your video makes it doable!). THANK YOU SCOTTY!

@energ8t 3 года назад

OK...I'm convinced. Not into paying a shop to do what I am totally capable of doing myself (I build my own mountains bikes and even do the shock rebuilds). Cheaper to actually buy the tools and have the ability to do more maintenance in the future for myself or lend to friends/family.

@JuanGarcia-qj9ps 2 года назад

Thank you Scotty simply easy in your hands

@barbaralavoie2642 Год назад

Scotty's the Best!

@albert626575 10 лет назад

Another great video Scotty

@wolfgangagrocock5832 6 лет назад

scotty your lifesaver, much love

@RedlovesThunder 10 лет назад

Awesome job man! tyvm

@PRO4XKEV Год назад

Always use new cotter pins in the castle nuts, and get a new front end alignment after doing front and or rear suspension work.

@charlesc.plumley9755 3 года назад

Hello. Love your videos. I have a 2004 Honda Element EX 4WD i bought real cheap and got it cheap because a friend wanted to help my son get his first vehicle. I knew it had problems but not rsally anything i couldn't fix. Now, the front end had issues. I replaced the top strut mounts on both sides 3 months ago and now i decided to replace everything since the mounts went bad again. It looks like there is an angle issue. Also bear in mind that i took it to be alligned front and rear. 88$ for front allignment but now im puzzled because i dont see any way the front can be alligned. Also since there was some play in the control arm bushing i also replacing the aframes. Im still afraid there will be an angle issue after all is said and done. The new Quick struts are Gabriel Ultra G-Force. Have u had any issues withe the strut mounts wearing out so fast. Btw, im front east Texas. Thanks

@free-energy-systems 4 года назад

For my 2007 Dodge Caliber, tools will cost about $200. Since I prefer DYI, and I have most of the tools and as you suggested, replace the struts while everything is off. For my vehicle they do have a loaded strut assembly. Thanks :)

@tohondero23 10 лет назад

Scotty I love your show and agree with you many times, but for the love of Scott, PLEASE EMPHASIZE SAFETY, and instruct your viewers to use jack stands and any safety measures available when working on something that can potentially kill them. I would never want to hear RU-vid's favorite mechanic was crushed by a prius after his floor jack failed. Guys like you keep guys like me wrenching on my own vehicles. Keep up the good work Scotty!

@mclaine33 10 лет назад

Great video as usual Scotty! Thanks!

@MyLifeBeLikeNow Год назад

question please : top strut mount center bolts shud be same tightening so that theyre even ? my mecanica says no worries if there off 🤔

@davidschuler219 5 лет назад

woke up this morning decided to replace the struts on my car myself...out comes scott yelling in my kitchen through my trash can "rev up your engines!" then i kicked the trash can lol

@Edison15861 10 лет назад

Nice!! very helpful, I watch your videos all the time.

@B34N3R25 2 года назад

thank you scotty! you are a Godsend!

@hannibalsmith3805 3 года назад

I need this guy to work on my car

@dannyzhao 8 лет назад

This guy is the best.

@UniqueTouch 10 лет назад

Im not the brightest with computers but...seriously... How do I chime in to your live show Scotty???!!! Didnt know youtube had that privilege goin on!!?!! Please tell me what to do , Time of your show, where and what, Serious Inquery my friend, Thanks!!!

@NDLAP66 7 лет назад

Educational and fun to watch Scotty. Thanks for all the vid's

@garyr7027 5 лет назад

Try getting the right strut mount replacements for a 94 eagle summit. Everyone I've seen, which is very few, all look different from the original and from each other. I'm assuming there's a couple different ones that'll work though, I'm just glad I don't drive the thing anymore, got another ride now... yeah!

@kingofthe6spd 6 лет назад

what you forgot to mention is that those bolts on the front of the strut should be marked also. so you can get it back into alignment. though an alignment and probally new tires are in order if the strut has been bad a while

@johnferguson7235 8 лет назад

My 2005 Volvo XC70 eats upper strut mount like potato chips, the lower suspension arms too. The strut mounts are all rubber so it rides smoother and quieter but they wear out after 70,000 mi. The struts are tough, made in Germany I think. But, everything else wears out quickly. Volvo changed the suspension geometry while using the same components as the front wheel drive model. It's like putting a lift kit on a pick-up truck.

@gnquijada 3 года назад

Some are scared to get shot by the spring lol but that's probably carelessness/impatience when using the spring compressor

@acaidoitt 5 лет назад

After replacing the front struts (with the original springs), the steering wheel feels tighter than the way it felt prior to the replacement. I suspect that's because the top nut on the strut mount was too tight (with a few threads on top of the top nuts). However, I would have to redo the whole job to loosen up the top nut just for the few threads. If the tighter feeling caused by the few threads of the top nuts or something else? I just don't want to go through everything then end up no improvement. Thanks Scutty!

@thibaultschoenfelder4962 Год назад

I'm curious, how did that turn out?

@JohnathansWorld 8 лет назад

Thanks for making these videos, your information is very helpful

@chvella 10 лет назад

I'm doing this tomorrow tks for the vid very helpful

@L3TH4L1TY 4 года назад

Great vid, just got done £90 by Kwikfit for this after it caused an MOT fail, if it wasn't for the fact I couldn't have done it without needing whole MOT re-done, I'd have done it, now I can do the rest 👍

@lisarynaiwomac8898 3 года назад

Wow just the video I needed to see thanx my strut mounts are dry rotted.

@BudSoda02 10 лет назад

Did you know that the strut mounts on many vehicles are dealer only at least here in ny. So basically its cheaper to buy the whole strut with the new spring as its only $25- $50 more and itd cost ya $50 min in labor to take it back off anyways when the spring breaks or strut wears out.

@henrynissanmimintruck 5 лет назад

Scotty saves me money :)

@marcorbach8320 10 лет назад

Great video. That looks very straight forward. Why does my mechanic want $1600 to replace struts and mounts on my 2001 Volvo S40?

@scottykilmer 10 лет назад

cause volvos are Euro cars and euro mechanics like ripping people off, it's in their blood. Plus, good parts are not cheap on them.

@spelunkerd 10 лет назад

Almost every author who shows how to do this will emphasize the safety issues. Hopefully, the neophytes who watch this will read a little more widely before diving in.

@tailhappy 6 лет назад

Agree--he brushed over the coil spring compressor part. It's probably the most dangerous part of the car to work on, so keep your head away from the thing and compress both sides evenly. Another thing I'd like more emphasis on is torque specifications. "Good and tight" is pretty subjective. On the cars I've worked on, those strut mount to knuckle bolts are around 140 ft-lbs. That's more than "good and tight" to most people.

@mikeworkman3593 5 лет назад

@@tailhappy 140lt pds is nothing. it's a hard, quick pull with a decent 1/2" ratchet, and not one that you buy at a parts store, I mean a real ratchet that's at least 2 foot long.

@kashbabymya828 4 года назад

Thank you Mr Scott very helpful video

@darkgalaxy4269 8 лет назад

awesome video scotty!

@UniqueTouch 10 лет назад

Good stuff Scotty!!! gonna start with my fuel injectors in my F.Taurus then I'll come back and review this very Vid!!! Thank you!!!

@supercoupe6288 10 лет назад

Scotty it's highly recommended to charge the struts before installing the spring and mount.

@jbird24100 4 года назад

Isnt compressing the spring dangerous as hell?

@ryankenealy4837 Год назад

If only it really was this easy.

@BBGBITW 10 лет назад

Mr Kilmer, I do not think it is as easy as it seems like in this video ... but I think would manage it (after some professional steering wheel adjustment assistance) !