Strut bearing replacement

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Just bought a spring compressor to do this job.
only special tool necessary here and pretty much the same method on all vehicles.
The diagnosis of bad strut bearings can be done trough several symptoms observation :
-while getting out of a curve difficulty for the steering to come back centered alone
-difficulties to turn the steering wheel while parked
-once all front end lifted, difficulty to turn manually the wheels both directions
-noises from the hood sides compartment while cruising or running on a bump

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@dmc16336 10 лет назад

michaelovitch: good video. I'm glad you recognize the danger errors that others have pointed out. One bit of advice if I may, when you have the assembly out of the car, take it inside with a bench vise and lock the lower part of the strut in. Watching that spring assembly bouncing around on the ground makes me EXTREMELY nervous, especially with those hook clamps. With that much pressure on those hooks, it would only take a couple of good sharp blows to make them go boom. Unfortunately a friend learned that lesson the hard way. But again, good job on the video. I think people need to remember that these are not official instructional videos, but more of a "video idea" of what is involved. Also: If you are going that far into your car and you know your struts are old (not you personally, but for others reading this), just replace them then. The same thing with the bearings... if you are replacing your struts, take the extra 15 minutes and install new bearings. Since this is such a dangerous job, why not make sure all your parts are new so you do NOT have to go back in and do it again??

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

Yes, for the first part of your comment. But i had no vice fixed on a bench at this time,and still not yet,so i did it on the floor. I work outside, i have no garage but a parking spot/front yard. As you know,parts cost money and this car is used everyday and i since i'm not the user i can't tell what need or not need to be changed till i see and touch the car or test drive it. In this case shocks were a certainty. Strut bearings came next and the steering column's bearings next (it's a manual rack and it made a huge difference : ) Here i did the job several times for the front end,it's not a problem for me it's a job for my mom : ) but yes i agree on the method it would be a waste to do it again and again because of an incomplete repair or overhaul in case of a situation needing efficiency or with commercial constraints.

@Peppermint1 8 лет назад

I compress the spring by hand using two ratchets one on each rod. It takes a few min to compress. It scares me to see how much you have compressed the springs, usually with half as much compression there is no remaining force on the strut top nut. The spring in the video must be in tremendous compression, hopefully the compressor tool doesn't give up. I also read on a forum that using an impact gun on the compressing tool can cause it to fail, but I don't remember how or why. Just careful, great video.

@ricksallotment5923 8 лет назад

I agree thats some huge comprestion it can be fatal

@googleuser569 8 лет назад

Royale with cheese that is fine commenting but did you upload a video to assist help. If not, then what good purpose do you serve.

@ZakFarley 7 лет назад

Royale with cheese I just use a ratchet strap. seems to do the job fine

@tricko2286 9 лет назад

You don't need to compress the spring that much (dangerous)...just enough to turn the top mount. Also, don't stand above or in the way of that top mount should it fly off (or something fails) and spring releases. Seems like you are not being careful enough. Thing could release and fly right into your face.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

The top mount didn't want to move under this specific tension. I've tried. The impact is weak...it looks like it's a huge compression,but not that much. I try to not stay in line with the spring,yes,it's dangerous i know.

@johndoh4064 9 лет назад

michaelovitch ".it looks like it's a huge compression,but not that much." Shyeah, RIGHT !

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

John Doh It's not huge,the compression is normal. The impact gun was really tired. The spring must be compressed to be able to remove the shock,it' s designed like that.

@abyssaldision5134 6 лет назад

On my car i had to compress it that much like this guy did because if i had loosened and removed strut mount nut while the spring wasn't compressed fully, the spring woulda pushed strut mount away and i wouldn't be able to put it back on the shock because the bolt is so short and even with a totally compressed spring it just slightly exits the strut mount top.

@JamesJ30t 5 лет назад

@Tricko -- In all the other videos I have never seen this level of compression. It looks like he the top did not loosen forcing him to compress the spring more. Perhaps he could have positioned the spring compressors differently so as not to have to compress he spring so much.

@stephenlam4529 7 лет назад

Actually, Mike do have another video replacing " front shock " that was informative, simply and safe !

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

A twin cylinder oil lubricated. Don't look for a big tank,moreover if mostly you use air tools. The most important is flow/pressure. your compressor should be able to keep on while you use your tools quite intensively. big tanks are good for painters wich need a well regulated flow without interruption. For air tools you need a quite big pressure but if the tank is tiny a compressor kicking on often it's not a problem. Mine has a good flow and a tiny tank (40 liters).

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

I'm happy if it helped you. Thanks to you : ) Spring compressors are cheap bought or rented. You need to be careful however if you want to do this yourself.

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

I removed the tie rod several weeks ago and was tight but it falled down like that. I have tried previously to put the tie rod back in but it was twisting when i tried to bolt it so i used a jack to keep pressure after at least 10 real minutes trying to bolt it in every way possible. sometimes you have to be dumb a good moment before to find a clever method : )

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

Thanks : ) You are lucky,here a complete strut is expensive and its OEM no monroe quickstrut for this old model. The cheapest parts aftermarket : 150 for a set of shocks+120 for springs+100 for the bearings and plates+15 for the boots+the oem washers, and things under the plates you don't find elsewhere. it would be around 200 per side...

@Bernievids 8 лет назад

Watched the whole thing for no reason. Nice video.

@michaelovitch 8 лет назад

Thank you : )

@wjamyers 7 лет назад

Me too. LOL. No, actually, I have a front-end clunk in my Evo 9 that nobody has yet been able to diagnose. Gonna take it to the people who designed the springs i'm running and see if they can't figure it out. Local hack has been throwing parts at it left and right but that damn clunk never goes away. Cool spring compression clamps. I'd never seen such a compact solution, most of the one's i've seen are big machines sitting on the floor. Perfect for a shade tree mechanic.

@FloppyTain 7 лет назад

Had the same thing on my Galant, after a long search it was a wishbone. An old brakesystem can do the annoying clunk aswell

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

@spelunkerd The cups where the bearing is sat make those noises. Only when the front end is lifted. I've checked carefully those parts several times on two tear down No cracks ,wear ,deformation or anything. = / it's just the rubber wich is noisy it must rub a bit when there is no load on it

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

They are wear parts, like you said and should be changed with the shocks but you can check them first to see if the bearing race is not marked by the balls,repack it after a good cleaning and reuse them. Most of the time they are kaput. I would say it's a part that wear out like a tie rod : the conditions of use and environment of use make it wear more or less fast.

@markgoodpett9496 10 лет назад

I was scared to see how far you compressed that spring. Could have compressed half as much and still got that top nut loose from the mount. You also put your hand between the compressed spring and the strut mount...you hand would be gone if spring compressor failed. Other than that, made sense to me, thanks.

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

No,i've tried. I had to compress it so much,and even like that there was some tension on the strut bolt : ( I agree for the hand, it was realy dumb !

@akaredcrossbow 6 лет назад

Mark Goodpett omg that was insane scary, so lucky that it didn’t slip and hit him!!! He would be dead or seriously hurt!!

@joelcruz6450 10 лет назад

people always have a big mouth...like its wrong this way..not like that...but i dont see them doing a video and showing it...everybody has his own way of doing things aslong as it gets same result...nice video..man...now i know what to check.

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

: ) Thank you ! i agree about the method,as long it's not dangerous for anyone : )

@pxndxlunx5821 6 лет назад

Joel Cruz dude, calm down, everyone has an opinion. It's the Internet, what do you expect.

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

yes : ) -while getting out of a curve difficulty for the steering to come back centered alone -difficulties to turn the steering wheel while parked -once all front end lifted, difficulty to turn manually the wheels both directions -noises from the hood sides compartment while cruising or running on a bump

@johndoh4064 9 лет назад

Bravo ! You've performed a great service for all. Perfect example of how NOT to use a coil spring compressor......SMFH

@johndoh4064 9 лет назад

in EVERY single way

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

John Doh Can you explain ?

@johndoh4064 9 лет назад

michaelovitch "in EVERY single way" Sooner than later carelessness bites back. This video in particular is the epitome of the word "carelessness". If you have to ask why, then you really should NOT be F'n around with an item that can take fingers off .....or worse. You mishandled both the tool and workpiece in every way you could possibly. Now if you were just doing this in your own driveway all by yourself, well hey; That's YOUR problem. Unfortunately now you've posted this up here for all to see and some dimwit will do exactly as you have and get possibly seriously injured.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

John Doh There are no a lot of methods to compress a spring. Using hand tools is one of them,and having to put the hands on the spring is the direct consequence. Except avoiding to grab the spring on one of its extremities and manipulating it without being careful i don't understand what you could do to avoid danger during this job. I think i didn't commit a mistake here.

@hedley326 5 лет назад

Heart was in my fucking mouth, watching that

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

If the shock absorber in the strut is worn out it's a good idea, Does it have been changed yet ? Most of the time struts can last 60 000 miles. If there is no leak on it and way less than this mileage keep it. Otherwise if a mechanic do the job it's better to do the strut with the bearing. Most of the time they are changed together because they wear out together and in about the same time it's less expensive that to have to remove again the whole strut a bit later The noise is just a bushing : )

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

You have to bolt them following their diameter quality and location There are torque sheet on the net if you want or if you don't have your shop manual of the car.

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

: ) the wheels are torqued.120nm i didn't show that (i don't know why). I wouldn't use the impact on somebody else's car to bolt them. Like you wrote it can be difficult to change a tire on the side of the road. Thank you : ) I will show that next time.

@oletunacan 6 лет назад

Call me a mad man, but I just recently took my struts off (I have a 2014 mustang and I do 10k mile checkups) and with the car lifted, I heard some noise from the strut bearings. I dropped the struts, dropped the spring, and checked out the bearing. It was packed FULL of dirt and sand paper grease. I clean everything thoroughly and repack the beads into their guides with new grease, all clean. I’ve done this for years with my trucks too. It functions like brand new and I don’t see why people buy new bearings unless their used one is crushed in some way

@michaelovitch 6 лет назад

Why mad man ? It's the proper way to do, unless they are pitted,mostly because of rust or damaged by impacts because of car stunts lol you did good : ) the ones i change here were from 1990,and on a manual rack,so you can feel the difference after instaling new ones : ) i replaced the steering column bearings too,it improved comfort pretty well : )

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

During braking,acceleration,? on a bump ? while steering ? what sort of noise ?

@Gumorisco11 4 года назад

Ive seen couple videos on compressing the springs and the number one rule is never use a power tool in any moment the spring can bend sure its a fast way to compress them but its a mistake waiting to happen with all that pressure the spring can blow out and kill a person so people plz dont use power tools do it by hand and take caution when doing them

@michaelovitch 4 года назад

I agree,yes power tools are not really recommended there.

@melvinbrother770 9 лет назад

Wow, tha fastest strut replacement ever seen,he did it in 15 minutes, by him self while to my two brothers and I it took us more than one hour to do just one,

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

It's edited,so faster than in real life : ) But with air tools and some habit,you can do it in this time, yes. I'm not that far,if i just do it without looking at all the parts to be sure they are ok. The important is the fact you did it yourself with your brothers. You know how to do it and it was cheap : )

@armoricain 11 лет назад

Don't underestimate yourself, boss, you did a good job, not everybody can do this! I was fearing for that CV boot, though! LOL! Also, I was wondering why you hadn't taken advantage of having the whole assembly out to replace you strut, but you already answered that question to vikskywalker!

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

A V twin cylinders with 2x 10 liters twin air tanks. It's a very little capacity but big volume good pressure. i can run an air impact wrench easily. i bought it used. it was used to spray cement on wall by a house builder. There are vids of it on m channel if you want.

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

I replaced the shock a bit later because it was necessary. The condition was unknown, the bearings were the main problem. I did a vid if you want to look at. Complete struts are really expensive compared to shocks only. : (

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

I didn't change them because they were in an unknown condition till this. The handling was ok. New shocks do not collapse,you can see that in the video of their replacement. old shocks however collapse.... Quick struts are very expensive here.and do not exist for this car.

@PIGLETTWTERRETS 9 лет назад

Liked and subscribed I wont be would've could've and should've-ing you.Easy to follow and you saved your mom a ton of money great work.No music no blah blah blah this is the kind of video i like when i am looking into fixing something.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

+PIGLETTWTERRETS Thank you : )

@ursixx 8 лет назад

+PIGLETTWTERRETS and no rust ;)

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

It was not possible to compress one inch or two and hope to remove the shock's nut safely. The last coil have enough tension if not compressed to make you think twice before loosening the top nut. Moreover i need zero tension on the last coil to allow the shock nut to grab when remounting. I agree with the pressure here and i don't like that but i had no choice.

@maxfactor4209 9 лет назад

I kinda scared of that loaded spring...

@w5cdt 12 лет назад

Great job. Thanks for filming this. I don't have the spring compressors so I may pay someone to do this on my car. Thanks again!

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

Sorry,i don't understand the meaning of speedy. I changed the strut a bit later. I made a video if you want to see that. : )

@spelunkerd 12 лет назад

Nice demo. Most of the time when I see this done, they replace the strut at the same time. I have those McPherson strut compressors, too. But every time I use them I cringe a little. Those clamshell compressors are great, but the price tag is out of range for my use....

@crushedz 9 лет назад

That was useful.Saw everything.Thanks.Replacing top mount bearing tomorrow.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

crushedz Thank you : ) So,how it went ?

@crushedz 9 лет назад

michaelovitch It was ok...until I was securing the top mounting when I 'rung' one of the mounting bolt hole threads and the bolt would not tighten.I still feel the pain. so I had to use the old mounting which meant compressing the old spring-I cut a bit of the end with an angle grinder making it easier,retrieved the old mounting plate with the three good threaded holes-I am usually ok with not ringing threads.Then of course I had to take the new strut apart,from a breaker's yard[cheapskate!],using the spring-compressor.I had taken about an inch of each spring compressor-which was a mistake but seemed necessary at the time. Put the strut together and using the spring compressor to compress the spring to be able to fit the bearing and the mounting[I had bought a new bearing thinking that was the problem]. This was the beginning of afternoon hell.Spent two hours compressing the spring ridiculously and the threaded part off the strut still would not pass through the mounting central hole.Got the wife out[as they say] to see if she could get the nut to catch and tighten as I physically compressed the spring by the 1/4 inch that was needed. As she was trying to do this-it didn't work,I pulled the strut out by attaching the nut to it and gripping it. This gave me maybe two inches and bags of extension to feed through the mounting plate ,and if I had done this earlier,two hours earlier,the job would have been done.That was the everest of that job. Having seen your vid,It gave me the confidence to persevere. At various points I felt like walking into the sea. Got to know the terrain pretty well,and it is straight forward.Definitely compressing the spring was anxiety-ridden. I'm glad I saw your vid. Thanks Michaelovitch.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

crushedz Holy crap... At least you got it done. I know this feeling of walking into the sea... Sometimes it makes me want to never touch a wrench anymore. Congratulations for doing it yourself and for your perseverance,and succes : ) Thanks to you : )

@KamFoley 8 лет назад

+crushedz I really enjoyed reading about your suffering, anguish and ultimate triumph. You should release it as a novel.

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

You're right ! That's why i replace them few weeks later ,i have a vid if you want : )

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

Yes the struts were worn out. : ) I have a video of their replacement if you want.

@AhitagniDasgupta 10 лет назад

Very nice video :) helped a great lot for my Honda City :)

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

Thank you very much ! I'm happy it was helpful for you : )

@josebarrios9444 5 лет назад

Squeaky chingadera

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

lol one shot hazards..... i'm stupid sometimes (often). This steering rod was stupier than me ,she was rotating so i couldn't tighten the nut.... Thanks ! : )

@IRENENA60 11 лет назад

very informative step by step salution to my problem.Rear strut on hyundai sonata.Is it best to replace the strut when you have to keep pulling it out or what? Also what was that noise at the end when you were turing the wheel and there was a sound it was making? What did you do to stop that? Good job

@jamieprice126 4 года назад

the bottle jack is a smart idea

@vincentlee2460 Год назад

I like how he position his fingers in between the compressed spring. Its going to disappear if the clamps fail

@jayceoldacre9702 6 лет назад

He's brave, throwing those compressed springs around lol.

@margaritaortiz5622 11 лет назад

after replacing the strut bearing_ you swiveled the rotar and still had a squeaky noise. What was it and what did you do to eliminate the noise

@MrMLLUM 11 лет назад

In an another car repair video I saw the strut bearing is of ball bearing but the one you replaced as shown in your video is not ball bearing but a kind of dish bearing. Is there any different?

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

You're right. i've seen that.... : ( i should have shown oiled threads too. Thank you !

@qualityrenov 11 лет назад

great Job! will be changing the struts and top plate bearings on my Ford focus on the long weekend. just one question, would you have to take the car for an allignment after this job? thank you

@C1_Rocksta 7 лет назад

Great video +michaelovitch, my only query is should you not have replaced all the nyloc nuts as after first use the nylon inserts wont lock the nut efficiently, just an observation for others intending to copy your work, but thanks for taking the time to video it

@michaelovitch 7 лет назад

Thank you : ) It's right,i should do it. I re use them if they lock enough for me,often it's because i have nothing to replace them.

@raygsbrelcik5578 3 года назад

You really should tighten that coil compressor by hand, THEN cinch it down---it's much safer, in fact, using a socket to com- press the spring is MUCH safer. And make sure you tighten both compressors equally by going back and forth gradually. Also, you only need as much tension as that which allows you room to tighten down the center-bolt.

@michaelovitch 3 года назад

The center bolt is accessible only if you really compress quite a lot this shock. There are not a lot of coils to grab on,it seems that the stroke is limited. I agree for what you say.

@Lesrevesdhiver 12 лет назад

You could probably buy an electric impact wrench. I don't think they are AS strong as air tools but still probably easier than a manual ratchet

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

Thank you ! I'm happy it helped you : )

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

Thanks to you. : ) I have no talent,it's quite a random thing that a lot of peoples do on a daily basis : )

@sl2k4u 11 лет назад

great video, can you use a different spring from a similar car size but different brand...?

@stevew6141 3 года назад

I was waiting for it to for pop and boing😂🤭

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

Thank you !

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

Thank you ! Looks like you know what you are doing yet, with your jeep : ) Make a video response if you want it could be interesting.

@peterruppert7856 12 лет назад

thanks for this very informative video... awesomeness! Helped me with my struts!

@worldpeace32 9 лет назад

I watched this to know if i can do this myself , but after watching this i think i ll let the mechanic do it for me and the job looks tough for a first timer , anyways i suppose we have to do wheel alignments after this, right?

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

worldpeace32 YOU CAN DO IT ! : ) No,no need to align them,you only touched to the suspension,not geometry of the front end. If you had settings for caster,it would be different,yes,but not here : )

@worldpeace32 9 лет назад

michaelovitch Thanks man, but first I need to buy the spring compressor, and that air compressor sure comes in handy, makes the job a lot more faster and easier

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

Thank you. it's quite a good thing to reéd that. : )

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

Grazie mille !

@trevorbendell3756 9 лет назад

Merci beaucoup. It was easy to understand.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

***** Thanks à toi : ) I'm happy to read that !

@hp11208 12 лет назад

thats kinda dangerous to hold it upright and open that nut,i seen that tool just slip out from coil spring before.

@a00242736 9 лет назад

You don't really get to see in the video, but the top nut do you go counter clockwise or clockwise to loosen it? I'm currently doing this but stuck on this part, the whole top part moves, is that normal?

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

CaliLife To loosen it you go counter clock wise. The top part ? Only the piston of the shock itself or the plate where the bearing seats itself ?

@jokebre 11 лет назад

What kind of compressor are you using?

@williamnicola2637 8 лет назад

Informative vid. What brand spring compressor?

@Zeppelinlv2007 11 лет назад

What was the torque settings for those bolts? Or did you use the same setting for all bolts?

@michaelovitch 12 лет назад

@hp11208 I don't know what is a tut but thanks for the vid comment !

@DresdonAcacinTheOriginal 7 лет назад

Sounds like you need new Balljoints too

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

You are lucky. Here it was not far from 30 euros... Thanks ! : )

@remismar4416 2 года назад

Do not do thet at home people!! This man is playing with death. Dont need to compress coil so much !!!! DANGEROUS!

@spelunkerd 12 лет назад

What made that squawking sound at 14:39?

@93paxon 10 лет назад

just wondering, when do you know the shock is compressed enough?

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

It's enough compressed when you are able to feel some slack between the strut plate (at the top) or the bottom spring seat on the bottom, and the spring. The spring pressure is equal to zero on the strut assembly ,so you can remove the top components( plate bearing) without seeing them being ejected when you loosen the shock's nut. a little bit of pressure is acceptable,but not much. you don't want to see parts flying everywhere.

@sreviz 9 лет назад

Thanks for the video. Iam a home mechanic. What kind of air compressor uou recommend for home mechanic but good enough to remove bolts please. iam going to do in my friends ford flight. Thank you.

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

sreviz Hi : ) I recommand you a compressor able to pump enough L/mn for your tool (impact wrench). The size of the air tank is not really that important. The important thing is the volume of air for a specific pressure. I have a 100 L air tank with a twin cylinder compressor www.mecafer.com/1/3/air-comprime/compresseurs/cuve-de-100-litres/6/10/417/compresseur-100l-3hp-v-fonte-mecafer.html It is more than enough for hard work. You can buy a bit smaller it will work very well too : ) Thanks to you : ) If you need more details don't hesitate : )

@sreviz 9 лет назад

michaelovitch Thank you for your advice.

@michaelovitch 11 лет назад

Yes Sir !

@kstinson 11 лет назад

Good video, but don't re-install all the bolts with an impact. I know most mechanics do, but it isn't right. Torque them. I hate trying to break free lugs turned down with an impact on the side of the road!

@kevindowling6530 7 лет назад

thanks michael that was great

@michaelovitch 7 лет назад

Thank you : )

@jasonplatton 10 лет назад

Yes I thought you only had to take a little tension off it? Can anyone give me a little advice ive had new shockers fitted and I dont think.they have been tightened enough how do you tighten the shocker up please

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

For your shocks : you have a nut at the top of the shock. When you open the hood you can see them,maybe under a plastic or rubber grommet You just tighten them from under the hood. What make you say they are not tightened enough ? About the springs in the video : the springs needed to be compressed a lot otherwise i wouldn't be able to reinstall the nut at the top of the shock. The coils on this spring are have a lot of room between them. It's necessary to compress them like that. The shock is quite short and the spring expand a lot,is way longer than the shock itself.

@jasonplatton 10 лет назад

Oh yes .I say its loose because ive just had new ones fitted and on the rear near side when I jack it up theres a lot ov movement and a thudding on the new shocker when I move it around by hand.I dont think its sat properly because when I go over little bumps the car twitches on the back nearside HELPME please lol

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

The spring must seat on the plate. Maybe it was not assembled correctly. You can jack the wheel up,loosen the top shock's nut and turn the spring till it seat on its correct position. The end of the coil must seat in a ridge. Can you make a video or take pics ?

@jasonplatton 10 лет назад

Not really its really close im glad ov the advice though because ive booked it in and I didnt want them talking bullshit thanks a lot ill let u know how I got on friday

@deannad9059 9 лет назад

What brand of bearing did you use?

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

Deanna D I think it was MAPCO a german brand for Europe at least. They sell OEM products and replacement parts. It's not crappy at all and not expensive compared to usual brands like valeo bosch etc...

@joshrolo 5 лет назад

WHOLLY SHIT..................wow. You got balls of platinum.......... mixed with a whole lotta wrecklessness. I dunno, maybe im just a bitch. I was shaking while handling compressed springs in clamps, just like yours.......and I only compressed my springs just enough to free up tension on the top mount. Bonkers bro. Good video thou......I think.

@frankjerseytomato8941 10 лет назад

dude the two washers that are spinning around in between the jaws belong on the bolt that you are tightening to act as a bearing surface so less drag on the long bolt

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

: ) I know,i' ve reinstalled them properly since. thank you. I don't even know why i didn't see that when i bought them...maybe i disassembled it between and did that mistake i don't remember...

@frankjerseytomato8941 10 лет назад

hey cool you got it

@florenciomamani6338 Год назад

No es por criticar pero veo que te expones mucho a un accidente, gracias por tomarte tu tiempo para hacer un video

@michaelovitch Год назад

Gracais,entiendo.

@danielcambay9300 10 лет назад

what size/psi compressor did you use?

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

It's a little twin tank with 4 gallons total. It's a quite big displacement allowing me to run an impact gun easily. It's a compressor wich was used by a mason to spray coating on walls,so it has little tanks but high output on volume and pressure. 8 bars are used here on the impact.

@wongjames8663 7 лет назад

that Strut is totally dead

@michaelovitch 7 лет назад

Yes !

@lionelsoto2327 4 года назад

The video change the bearing , not the strut

@Djcoolmoed 8 лет назад

Is it just me or is that strut gone. He pulls it up by hand after he replaces strut bearing.

@TheBlackShadowHawk 9 лет назад

why does it still squeak after replace?

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

+Woody Hawk It's a boot on the tie rod or the cv joint wich was noisy. The bearing rotate smoothly without noise : )

@EuardoAlbornoz 11 лет назад

hola muy bueno el video.....quiero pedirles un favor si me pueden explicar como desmontar el motor de arranque...desde ya muchas gracias......

@stephenlam4529 7 лет назад

I'm sure you have a magnetic tray ... Why not using it ?

@michaelovitch 7 лет назад

I think i had a ton of bolts in it,and i was lazy certainly : )

@MrBlackbamboo 7 лет назад

excellent video thanks

@michaelovitch 7 лет назад

: )

@pjmccracken 9 лет назад

Great demo Thanks!

@michaelovitch 9 лет назад

Thank you ! : )

@janne4673 8 лет назад

Nice, great video

@michaelovitch 8 лет назад

+janne46 Thank you : )

@NemudusM 10 лет назад

Don't the strut should be always up? By the pressure of the gas or oil in it? I belive you need new struts too !

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

Yes i did : ) They were changed two months later i think. I did a video if you want to look at.

@YNstreams 6 лет назад

i bought used Dodge Caliber 2009 R/T.. earlier the guy has replaced the strut mount/bearing. but again the passenger side is making clunk noise when i turn the steering. i m simply sure that its bearing is worn out. later when i check the car's trunk i found 2 extra used strut mount. i think passenger side has some other issue which is damaging the strut again and again. i want to know that can this problem be resolved by simply replacing the bearing or i will have to change the strut mount along with BEARING????

@michaelovitch 6 лет назад

Clunk noise can be heard when ? While rolling ? rolling and steering ? when road is uneven ? accelerating from a dead stop ? braking ?

@YNstreams 6 лет назад

clunk noise is heard when turning the steering left to right or right to left mostly when the vehicle is stopped . if i am taking u turns it is heard like small clunks like cluk-cluk-cluk-cluk. some time it completely disappears also. but mostly it is. it will be kind of you if i can get your watsapp no. i will send you the small vdo of the problem

@michaelovitch 6 лет назад

I don't have watsapp. I didn't even know what it was until now lol I think you should check tie rods, ball joints, steering rod they must be loose,worn out,and have some play. You may have a CV shaft problem too. small clunks cluk-cluk-cluk-cluk is typical of a CV shaft problem on U turn. You may have a torn CV boot,the grease is missing ,and the part wore out.

@YNstreams 6 лет назад

i got it fixed yesterday. all the clunky noise went off. steering got Smooth. by replacing a bearing. i was unable to find Dodge Caliber Strut Mount Original p/n bearing so i bought mitsubishi's same size bearing. simply changed the bearing below strut mount and its working fine.

@michaelovitch 6 лет назад

Good, Nice work : )

@jasonplatton 10 лет назад

Why do them so tight?

@michaelovitch 10 лет назад

The springs ?