Excellent video, because you pointed to things AND actually showed the work, as well as telling about the gotchas. There are so many videos out there that simply say "take this and that out," without showing the really how-to steps! Subscribed! GREAT JOB, man! The most important LAST step is to lower the car down first GENTLY before putting the 3 nuts on top of the strut.
Any idea what cause clunking noise? I bought Monroe struts and on their website it says to: check two mounting bolts ( tighten it 1/4 more), tighten three top mount bolts. You think sway bar link could cause this? I tighten it enough where it’s spinning. I haven’t put Allen wrench and use wrench to tighten it yet though. Could it be bad struts from factory? Love to hear your experience feedback.
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I wonder if one of those cheap motorcycle brake caliper spreaders between the strut’s flanges to spread it apart just a tiny bit would help get the spindle in there.
I had my alignment done over 3 times on my lexus rx350. And today i took a look at my struts and that rubber hose is torn into pieces.. could that be the issue why my lexus alignment cant be done correctly? Bad struts caused alignment issues? I already checked everything else looks ok. Ball joints,tie rods, all ok.
I have the same issue with my rx350. Alignment is good and then quickly gets off a little bit. Three times in two years, different shops. Everything is tight. Any progress with your vehicle?
@@angelbluerider9588 yup. New tires. Just checked the balance, and they're good. Replacing shocks now. Bolts are seized so new ones arriving tomorrow. Will update you if the new shocks solve it.
These were original from Lexus customer bring it. But I just installed KYB in 2017 sienna so those are good will have video comming on it soon also Monroe is good
I think i found the problem. On my spindle/steering knuckle. I had 22bolt and another different size bold on the top. Idk why? Either the alignment shop put a different bolt or the seller i bought my rx350 had a accident and put that other bolt instead of the 22mm factory bolt.
Lexus recommends replacing struts every 50000miles. But in general you can feel it by bouncy wheel( this really bad strut) or check the strut itself if it leaked oil then time has come
"what i'm gonna do" :D another foul not knows how to pull out covers clips :D tha last bottom position of clip is removal. the position on top of that is install.
Should this apply to the year 2010-2015 Lexus RX 350 and not 2012-2015?
They all same process
Excellent video, because you pointed to things AND actually showed the work, as well as telling about the gotchas. There are so many videos out there that simply say "take this and that out," without showing the really how-to steps! Subscribed! GREAT JOB, man!
The most important LAST step is to lower the car down first GENTLY before putting the 3 nuts on top of the strut.
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Nice job and good explanation video, but why didn't you reuse the OEM Linkag bar? Was that supposed to be replaced as well.. 👍
Yes replace it
How did you fix, axle coming out the joint, same thing happened to me
U push up against it and turn the high right and left slowely it will pop in
@@RBTheMechanic thank you I will try
Any idea what cause clunking noise? I bought Monroe struts and on their website it says to: check two mounting bolts ( tighten it 1/4 more), tighten three top mount bolts. You think sway bar link could cause this? I tighten it enough where it’s spinning. I haven’t put Allen wrench and use wrench to tighten it yet though.
Could it be bad struts from factory?
Love to hear your experience feedback.
If the noise wasent there prior to doing the job then I would double check the work somthing has to be loose
Is there a way to change the dust cover without removing the shock?
Nope
Much thanks for this comprehensive video. A lot of people are helped by this diy
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Thank for taking the time to make this video.
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Thanks for sharing nice video. What area is your shop?
I wonder if one of those cheap motorcycle brake caliper spreaders between the strut’s flanges to spread it apart just a tiny bit would help get the spindle in there.
Rajkiran Natarajan I don’t think that’s necessary in 12 years of mechanic work I have never had to spread that to get the spindle in
Rajkiran Natarajan but it’s it needs to be done then yeah not bad idea
I had my alignment done over 3 times on my lexus rx350. And today i took a look at my struts and that rubber hose is torn into pieces.. could that be the issue why my lexus alignment cant be done correctly? Bad struts caused alignment issues? I already checked everything else looks ok. Ball joints,tie rods, all ok.
I do t think the strut dust boot can cause that
I have the same issue with my rx350. Alignment is good and then quickly gets off a little bit. Three times in two years, different shops. Everything is tight. Any progress with your vehicle?
@@marthamryglod291 have your tires new? Did you rotate the tires?
@@angelbluerider9588 yup. New tires. Just checked the balance, and they're good. Replacing shocks now. Bolts are seized so new ones arriving tomorrow. Will update you if the new shocks solve it.
I'm not sure shocks will do anything, but they're needed anyway.
Just got my new kyb front struts installed. Now my alignment is off is that normal? Did this rx350 needed a new alignment also?
Yeah alignment goes off a bit but not the toes in or out which is critical that dosent go off
What name brand of struts you installed on this rx350? Most ppl say kyb brand is best? Cheap Fcs,Ultra power, unity any good?
These were original from Lexus customer bring it. But I just installed KYB in 2017 sienna so those are good will have video comming on it soon also Monroe is good
@@RBTheMechanic ok thanks i appreciate.
Did you replace the bearing ?
No that would be part of the strut mount customer only asked for this and he bring the parts
I think i found the problem. On my spindle/steering knuckle. I had 22bolt and another different size bold on the top. Idk why? Either the alignment shop put a different bolt or the seller i bought my rx350 had a accident and put that other bolt instead of the 22mm factory bolt.
The alignment must have done that
Is alignment required after changing out the front struts?
Hung Dang no there are no adjustments on the bolts unless you have the kit installed but this Lexus dosent come with the kit
How do you know front strut is bad need to change ?
Lexus recommends replacing struts every 50000miles. But in general you can feel it by bouncy wheel( this really bad strut) or check the strut itself if it leaked oil then time has come
Which is better for the ride? Monroe or kyb?
Kyb are much better but I have used lot of Monroe no issues
@@RBTheMechanic Do you need to do the alignment after replacing front strut assembly. I’m looking to get the whole assembly for easy installation.
@@jstdarko yes I would get alignment
@@RBTheMechanic thanks
Good job ❤
Thank you!!
Hi dear please how can help me any marke change KYB ?
I don’t understand what ur asking rephrase please
@@RBTheMechanic brand ?
@@aliabohdma these were original from lexus dealer
buy KYB are very good struts just dont buy off ebay or amazon buy from good local parts store
@@RBTheMechanic please how can buy from lexus ???
Thank you for the video. Question, would you recommend changing any other parts when changing the Strut?
Daniel P u can change the strut mount togatherrr
2010 and newer Lexus RX 350 Rear Shock Replacement: ua-cam.com/video/mQA2cno2ixM/v-deo.html
Axle come out 17min something leak out
Richard Do ok well you need to check what what happned
Lower arms rubber piece rip
nicely done
"what i'm gonna do" :D another foul not knows how to pull out covers clips :D tha last bottom position of clip is removal. the position on top of that is install.