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How hard is it to change the rear struts on an 2000 dodge neon?
not hard at all,you will need a spring compressor
What special tools are needed to change struts on a 1996 Dodge Caravan?
The only, "special" tool required, is a spring compressor, for the suspension coil spring. Some parts stores rent/loan them out. If you are replacing the factory struts with,"quick struts" (preassembled springs, struts, and mounts) you won't need this tool. If not, using quick struts. You will need a spring compressor. You can take the whole strut assembly to a repair shop and they'll remove the spring for you. Don't attempt to remove the spring yourself (without a compressor), it is under a lot of pressure, even when removed from the vehicle, and you could be injured.
How do you change struts on a 1993 Chevy Cavalier?
Begin by compressing the strut spring with a spring compressor. Be very careful as the strut spring will be under hundreds of pounds of pressure. Remove the strut retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new struts.
Do you need to use a spring compressor to replace front struts on a 2002 chevy tracker?
Yes, you need to use a spring compressor to safely replace the front struts on a 2002 Chevy Tracker. The strut assembly includes a coil spring that is under significant tension, and using a spring compressor ensures that the spring is safely compressed while you remove and install the strut. Attempting to replace the struts without a compressor can be dangerous, as the spring can release suddenly and cause injury.
What are strut structures?
The Struts are the shock absorbers that include the spring. They are commonly referred to as McPherson Struts. Most cars now have Struts on the front and rear instead of the simple shock absorbers.
How do you replace struts on 96 olds 98 regency?
If you don't have the right tools don't attempt to change your struts. Getting the struts of is, easy but you have to have a spring compressor once you get them off also you need a workbench with a vice to remove the spring. Very Dangerous without proper tools.
How do you change 2002 Trailblazer front shocks?
you cant change the front shocks on the trailblazer without a spring compressor because on a trailblazer they all have struts and they have to be compressed down
Change struts 1999 Kia Sportage?
Begin by compressing the 1999 Kia strut spring. Use a spring compressor and be very careful. The strut spring will be under hundreds of pounds of pressure. Remove the strut retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new struts.
How do you change struts on a Ford Escort Zx2?
Compress the strut spring with a spring compressor. Remove the retaining bolts from the top and bottom of the strut. Remove the strut assembly. Reverse the process to install the new strut.
How do you replace struts on 1993 mercury villager?
Compress the shock spring with a spring compressor. Remove the top strut bolt. Remove the bottom strut bolt. Reverse the process to install the new struts.
What does a spring compressor do?
For changing struts? Compresses spring to make shorter for removal and safety Hold spring so it doesn't expand and cause personal or property damage
Can miata shocks be changed without special tools like the old shocks?
Not if they are struts - need a spring compressor
