As per the factory service manual: 19mm Nuts 188ft/lbs if using a new nut, 145 ft/lbs if re-using old nut. 17mm Stabilizer link nuts 29 ft/lbs. Top strut nuts 29 ft/lbs (moot point since you can't fit a torque wrench in there if you don't remove the seat belt tensioners). Hope this helps.
Just did mine. Only took 8 hours! Add to the tool list a sawzall, 3 extra blades, a 1/2 ratchet extender, another 1/2 19 mm socket to replace the 3/8 socket that ends up snapping a 3/8 to 1/2 converter, a hack saw to shorten the 2” lugs on my replacement strut (not 1a auto strut) that are near impossible to tighten, a drill to get the last of the sawed off nut off the link bar , the patience of Job, and a good chiropractor after all is done. This is a great video, but when dealing with a near 20 year old car that is bathed in salt each year, things don’t always go so great. But all done for about $150!
These videos are truly invaluable. A few things should be noted though... (some I've already comment on). These videos are simply an OUTLINE of how each job could go if all is perfect with your car. For the rest of us with imperfect cars, add hours to each job for removing and installing stubborn nuts & bolts, parts that won't fit and/or need modification. If you're old like me, the difference between having a real car lift (like in the video) or working on your back is EVERYTHING! Working on your back is MUCH harder when wrenching, fitting and even seeing. The older I get, the more I dread working on the ground.
Thank you so much for the video! It gave me the confidence to do this job on my daughter's 1997 Toyota Camry and the instructions were nearly flawless. I saved a bunch of money. A couple comments: at 6:44 it says to torque the main nut to 83 ft*lbs, however the manual says to use 145 ft*lbs for a reused nut and 188 ft*lbs for a new nut. Initially I used 83 ft*lbs as described in the video and had some slight noise from the rear end when going over speed bumps etc, so I checked for the proper torques online and then retightened to 145 ft*lbs and have no noise. Again thanks for the great video!
+Charles Bechtel Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Charles Bechtel I’m also hearing clumping noises on my 98 Camry after the replacement. I did torque it to the specific foot pound. Before, my old struts didn’t make such horrible clumping sound compared to this strut from 1a auto. However, with these new struts installed, I’m starting to hear bad clumping....could it be the strut is defected prior to the manufacturing?
If the sway bar link is hard to remove or line back up after removal, try using a pry bar between the sway bar and control arm. It makes it much easier. I needed to do the same on the front also. Great videos. You guys are lifesavers for these cars!
Great video. Did this job today. Thanks to some of the commenters I sprayed all the lower bolts with deep creep on Monday and again Friday. Everything came off my 20 year old struts without a problem. The upper bolts are a real pain it you don’t have ratcheting wrenches.
To anyone watching this, do yourself a favor and buy a deep 12mm socket if you don't have one. Toyota designed the sheet metal around the upper bolts in such a way that a box wrench will slip off the nuts if you use one.
Thank you for the video. It really equipped me to have confidence to get these changed out today. My 16 year old and I did it to his first car. Only 35K miles from a little old lady at an estate sale. The hardest part for us was getting the bottom nut on the knuckle off due to the bars that were underneath and how they were in the way of the breaker bar. Putting them back was the same problem. These took longer than the front ones. All of them took us about 5 hours from set up to clean up.
Another TIP: If you plan on reusing the stabilizer bar, and the nut has never been removed in 20+ years, and you live in the rust belt, skip the rust penetrant completely, it's pointless. You will need to heat that fucking nut until it's cherry red. The small needle nose vice grips do work well. Also, if the previously mentioned criteria are the same, also CAREFULLY heat up the bolts for the ABS sensor and the brake hose. I am lucky enough to have an induction heater. I found that heating the entire length of the bolt (which you can do, given the design) just before it starts turning red is good enough. Work it out slowly and steadily. I learned this the hard way after breaking the abs sensor bolt (which btw is a 6mm x 1.0 thread). Again, the rust penetrant was completely useless. Heat is by far the best. Good video, fellas.
Upper strut cap part is easy .... with ratcheting wrenches. Ratcheting wrenches are all you need. For this and many other like situations. Buy sets not singles. Stubbies / LONG / Swiveling etc. Costly as singles. Snap On high $ end, Gear Wrench mid $, lots of makes etc. Many brands. Harbor Freight Tools is very reasonably priced & you can easily get/use a coupon there. Home Depot, Lowe's Harbor Freight, ACE etc. Pretty easy to find and always VERY handy. You'll wonder why you hadn't bought them a long long time ago. Really!
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Sha Zam
Great very helpful video, I would suggest removing the additional brake line hose connection on the inside of wheelwell to take the pressure of the line when installing the new strut. Great job 1AAUTO.
Good video,the funny thing is this is the same procedure for almost all Camrys, I have a 2009 XLE and it is pretty much the same except for seat removal.
I’m doing this job myself right now. Super helpful video. But make no mistake, this is not a job for the novice. The three 12mm nuts at the top of the strut tower are no fun. And everything underneath is twenty years rusted on my ‘99. Wish me luck.
Ratcheting wrenches are all you need. For this and many other like situations. Buy sets not singles. Stubbies / LONG / Swiveling etc. Costly as singles. Snap On, Gear Wrench, lots of makes etc. Many brands. Harbor Freight Tools is very reasonably priced & you can easily get/use a coupon there. Home Depot, Lowe's Harbor Freight, ACE etc. Pretty easy to find and always VERY handy. You'll wonder why you hadn't bought them a long long time ago.
Be sure to order the correct struts. I went cheap, and got struts that raised the rear of the car almost 2" above normal ride height. It solved the problem of the rear end bouncing excessively, and squatting and raising up when accelerating and braking, but it looks pretty strange and I had to adjust the headlights. I believe the correct struts are described as "OEM ride quality".
+Matt R Thanks for the reply! The struts we carry are made to OEM spec. They will have new springs on them and will return the vehicle to the factory ride height which is usually higher than where the vehicle was sitting on the old, sagging springs. This will be much more noticeable if only the fronts or rears are changed. They will seem higher compared to the other end of the vehicle. It's usually best to change all 4 springs at the same time when possible. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
+J.J. K. Thanks for watching! Those nuts should be tightened to 29 ft lb, but since it is very hard to get a wrench in there you may be required to tighten by feel. 29 ft lb is not very much, so good and tight should be just fine! 1aauto.com
Installed new rear struts. Went together like cake. But car is sitting to high in the rear. Maybe two inches two high. Is this adjustable. Car looks silly.
Get lowering springs but have a shop remove the springs with a spring removal tool. That’s why I don’t like getting these quick struts. It increases the ride height and makes the car look goofy.
+Name Thanks for watching! If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&KTKc
Would the panel removal be the same for a 2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE? I have seen other videos showing them removing all panels and seat and deck. Thanks
I have a question here. The factory original struts on my 2001 Camry have a metal part on top which also is visible on the original strut. The aftermarket struts I got (Monroe Quick Strut) does not have this part. Does this part (I think it is called a strut mount) need to be switched over? I have not seen that done on any video, yours or anyone else's.
+Anonymike Thanks for watching! Designs can vary between manufacturers, so it could just be a piece that does not need to be swapped over. We would not be able to confirm this in your case since we cannot see it, so you might want to confirm this with a reputable garage first.
@@1AAuto In this video right here, the old one has the metal mount on to, the new one apparently doesn't. The difference would be, the metal part would be in contact with the sheet metal in the old design. In the new one, it would be the rubber or whatever the material is. In both cases the thickness appears to be the same. Monroe has a technical contact form for mechanics and customers. I posed the question to them. I'll see what they say but they sell the Quick-Strut line as complete and ready to install, so I don't seen why a part would need to be switched over. Quick-Strut is their upline. Roadmatic is their base model.
Do you put both rear tires on jack stands or work one side at a time when doing rear strut replacements? Would I need to lower the vehicle after getting each side done in order to tighten the top 3 bolts at the top? or do I just get both rear struts done and tighten both of them down at the end ?
After 21 years in the Northeast, mostly right on the coast, subject to winter road salt as well as the salt zone by the coast, the rear struts rotted and collapsed. During the event, one collapsed as I hit a medium pothole and caused the car to fishtail hard and then the other collapsed as a result of the fishtail.
@ 6:43 it says to torque those bolts to 83 ft lbs or was it 145 ft lbs for a reused nut and 188 ft lbs for a new nut like some of the comments mention?
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Definitely!! I replaced the Front Struts on my 2000 toyota avalon using 1aauto struts and I felt the car pulled to the right bit when I drove it wasn't bad but it annoyed the hell out of me. Thats when I ordered my rear struts so I can do the alignment right after installation
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there is no way to loosen or tighten the nuts on the strut towers without removing the seatbelts. I don't know why your vehicle has shorter studs. My installation required deepsockets, which required the seatbelt bolts to be taken out.
My replacement struts had longer bolts as well but I just used a 12-point closed-end 12mm wrench (pretty standard tool) on the one located under the seat belt bracket. Yes it was tedious but it worked.
What is the torque spec for the 19mm nuts/bolts that hold the knuckle on? At around min 6:40, it was mentioned that it's 83 ft-lbs. Isn't it actually supposed to be 188 ft-lbs? Can you please confirm if it's 83 or 188 ft-lbs? Also, what is the torque spec for the sway bar link? Thank you!
How necessary is it to have a torque wrench available? That’s the one tool I don’t have access to and was just wondering if there’s an alternative. Thanks
Does it matter if I slide those 2 strut bolts the opposite direction or does the the nut need to be on the left side? I was thinking about putting the nut thru the opposite of where my caliper and brake lines are at so I can torque them down without having to remove the caliper and messing up the brake line.
+Michael Roy We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
+magpiewench It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
Yes, our brand of shocks and struts are very good. They include a lifetime warranty and free shipping. Here's a link to them if you would like to see what we have to offer. goo.gl/Zs6pRA
+Tyrese L. Powell Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393
Why does my camry 98 make clunking noise after installing these new rear struts from 1A Auto? Before with my old struts, there was no clunking. However, after installing these new parts, I hear clunking. Could the parts be defected?
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I just did this repair last night. Those 3 nuts on top are super difficult to remove! Especially if you don’t have the right tools. And if you have disc brakes and not drum brakes, it’s MUCH harder to remove the assembly from the wheel well. Also. He said 83 ft-lbs, I have a Haynes manual for the car and it requires 145 ft lbs for reused nuts and bolts.that might be because I have disc brakes, or they misread the instructions🤷♂️. Just double check the torque specs for yourself.
I really wish to commend your company for making excellent videos. They are a real life saver for most people with little to no practical mechanical experience. However, this time, I must disagree with your claim that the springs used are the same as the original factory springs. I have tired many aftermarket assemblies, including yours. Not one of them has the same compression rate as the factory springs. I have discovered this is a common complaint on all of the related forums. The vendors/manufacturers range from KYB to Monroe to Charlie Chan to Joe Bubbasqueegie made assemblies. Every single one changes the ride to that of a buckboard because the springs are too strong. This can be caused by a larger diameter spring material, one less coil (as seen in this video) or, a combination of both. With this particular car there are only two choices to regain the original ride quality. The first choice is a factory original complete assembly. The second is to replace just the strut cartridge itself with a factory original one. I am now doing the latter with a factory cartridge for about the same price as 1A. They were in stock at the local dealer so, no waiting or shipping required. Plus, on the long shot that there were to be any problem, I can deal with them in person immediately. FWIW
+audiel lugo Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
What are the torque specifications on the top 3 bolts? I have a 2001 Toyota carry and I ordered both front and rear shocks and struts from your company. But there is no specs on the torque for the top and bottom bolts for neither the front and the rear shocks and struts. I know they are all different can you please share them? I would appreciate it very much and would encourage me to keep shopping for parts with a auto parts. Thank you ahead of time
+Juan Perez HI Juan that you for watching. We currently do not have that information available to use, but if you snug them up fairly tight with a ratchet you should be fine. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day 1aauto.com
+loudeb ramirez Thanks for watching. If any of our customers needs to replace their shocks we have a Monroe and KYB shock promotion going on until April 30th. Here's a link to the promos Monroe goo.gl/1D8KOg KYB goo.gl/szxgSq
+BEACH WALKER Seaglass Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&KTKc
Just one problem, the bolts holding in the old strut, are like three times longer than shown in this video. You need a deep well, and the seatbelt thing gets in the way.
hi jason. so I checked my model, 99 camry, and while it's true that you can fold down the rear seats, the nuts are still not accessible so one would have to follow the directions in the video.
You need to fix this video before you kill somebody the lower bolts on the strut are supposed to be 145 foot pounds if using using the old bolt or 188 foot pounds if using new bolts I just confirmed this information from the Toyota dealership service department
+stoker20 The spring will coil downward and when we compared the two it may look like the length is shorter with the springs but they do touch the bottom mounting plate.
+Pat W If you follow this video you should be fine. We also carry the struts shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them. www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&KTKc
Good video. BUT.. some of the instructions could be clearer, especially when we can't see exactly what you're doing. Maybe slow down a bit when going through the strut removal part.
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Thanks sooooooo much,,, quality videos made it easy to do the job, please respond the next time to a parts estimate request, I was not able to get the parts estimate and end up buying from somebody else. Your videos are such a help for people like me and would gladly buy from your company as long as the price s reasonable.. In any case thanks for the video
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As per the factory service manual:
19mm Nuts 188ft/lbs if using a new nut, 145 ft/lbs if re-using old nut.
17mm Stabilizer link nuts 29 ft/lbs.
Top strut nuts 29 ft/lbs (moot point since you can't fit a torque wrench in there if you don't remove the seat belt tensioners).
Hope this helps.
Master Tee Thank you Master Tee
Just did mine. Only took 8 hours! Add to the tool list a sawzall, 3 extra blades, a 1/2 ratchet extender, another 1/2 19 mm socket to replace the 3/8 socket that ends up snapping a 3/8 to 1/2 converter, a hack saw to shorten the 2” lugs on my replacement strut (not 1a auto strut) that are near impossible to tighten, a drill to get the last of the sawed off nut off the link bar , the patience of Job, and a good chiropractor after all is done. This is a great video, but when dealing with a near 20 year old car that is bathed in salt each year, things don’t always go so great. But all done for about $150!
+Jodger the Dodger Thank you! We're sorry you had a bit of a rough start but are happy our video could assist you.
These videos are truly invaluable. A few things should be noted though... (some I've already comment on). These videos are simply an OUTLINE of how each job could go if all is perfect with your car. For the rest of us with imperfect cars, add hours to each job for removing and installing stubborn nuts & bolts, parts that won't fit and/or need modification. If you're old like me, the difference between having a real car lift (like in the video) or working on your back is EVERYTHING! Working on your back is MUCH harder when wrenching, fitting and even seeing. The older I get, the more I dread working on the ground.
Thank you so much for the video! It gave me the confidence to do this job on my daughter's 1997 Toyota Camry and the instructions were nearly flawless. I saved a bunch of money. A couple comments: at 6:44 it says to torque the main nut to 83 ft*lbs, however the manual says to use 145 ft*lbs for a reused nut and 188 ft*lbs for a new nut. Initially I used 83 ft*lbs as described in the video and had some slight noise from the rear end when going over speed bumps etc, so I checked for the proper torques online and then retightened to 145 ft*lbs and have no noise. Again thanks for the great video!
+Charles Bechtel Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the part shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Charles Bechtel I’m also hearing clumping noises on my 98 Camry after the replacement. I did torque it to the specific foot pound. Before, my old struts didn’t make such horrible clumping sound compared to this strut from 1a auto. However, with these new struts installed, I’m starting to hear bad clumping....could it be the strut is defected prior to the manufacturing?
@@blakechang2352 you probably need sway bar bushings and or end links
3:00 you forgot. Look for loose change.
If the sway bar link is hard to remove or line back up after removal, try using a pry bar between the sway bar and control arm. It makes it much easier. I needed to do the same on the front also. Great videos. You guys are lifesavers for these cars!
Great video. Did this job today. Thanks to some of the commenters I sprayed all the lower bolts with deep creep on Monday and again Friday. Everything came off my 20 year old struts without a problem. The upper bolts are a real pain it you don’t have ratcheting wrenches.
Thanks for mentioning that.
To anyone watching this, do yourself a favor and buy a deep 12mm socket if you don't have one. Toyota designed the sheet metal around the upper bolts in such a way that a box wrench will slip off the nuts if you use one.
+Andrew Van Atta Thanks for the feedback!
Thank you for the video. It really equipped me to have confidence to get these changed out today. My 16 year old and I did it to his first car. Only 35K miles from a little old lady at an estate sale. The hardest part for us was getting the bottom nut on the knuckle off due to the bars that were underneath and how they were in the way of the breaker bar. Putting them back was the same problem. These took longer than the front ones. All of them took us about 5 hours from set up to clean up.
You do not have to remove lower seat cushion. You can easily reach the 12mm bolt with extension between the seats.
You guys are awesome! I've saved thousands watching your videos and working on my 98 camry. Keep doing what your doing!
Super easy. No auto repair shop needed.
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Another TIP: If you plan on reusing the stabilizer bar, and the nut has never been removed in 20+ years, and you live in the rust belt, skip the rust penetrant completely, it's pointless. You will need to heat that fucking nut until it's cherry red. The small needle nose vice grips do work well.
Also, if the previously mentioned criteria are the same, also CAREFULLY heat up the bolts for the ABS sensor and the brake hose. I am lucky enough to have an induction heater. I found that heating the entire length of the bolt (which you can do, given the design) just before it starts turning red is good enough. Work it out slowly and steadily. I learned this the hard way after breaking the abs sensor bolt (which btw is a 6mm x 1.0 thread). Again, the rust penetrant was completely useless. Heat is by far the best.
Good video, fellas.
I don't know the guy's name in the video but he does a superb job of video instructions without any unnecessary side notes.
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5th toyota video ive watched to fix my 97,99 Thank you guys always my go to help
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Thank you for this video! This is just incredible these days! I have an auto teacher on my iPad!
Upper strut cap part is easy .... with ratcheting wrenches.
Ratcheting wrenches are all you need. For this and many other like situations. Buy sets not singles. Stubbies / LONG / Swiveling etc. Costly as singles.
Snap On high $ end, Gear Wrench mid $, lots of makes etc. Many brands.
Harbor Freight Tools is very reasonably priced & you can easily get/use a coupon there.
Home Depot, Lowe's Harbor Freight, ACE etc.
Pretty easy to find and always VERY handy. You'll wonder why you hadn't bought them a long long time ago. Really!
I love these videos man, I learned how to do struts on an ‘11 Elantra a few hours before I had to do them and it went off without a hitch. Thanks guys
Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com +Sha Zam
Would an alignment be required/recommended after completing this job??
No. If it was the front struts, it would be a good idea to have an alignment, especially if the car has a few miles on it.
Really wish you guys had a rear main seal video for this vehicle.
Great very helpful video, I would suggest removing the additional brake line hose connection on the inside of wheelwell to take the pressure of the line when installing the new strut. Great job 1AAUTO.
+Robert Baric Thank you!
Good video,the funny thing is this is the same procedure for almost all Camrys, I have a 2009 XLE and it is pretty much the same except for seat removal.
Very helpful and your video made it for a much easier install
Fantastic video. Well explained, step by step instructions make this job a cinch. Thank you 1A AUTO
My sway bar but is NOT comin off.. can I sawzall the sway bar off and order new ones.. and secondly do u carry them?
I’m doing this job myself right now. Super helpful video. But make no mistake, this is not a job for the novice. The three 12mm nuts at the top of the strut tower are no fun. And everything underneath is twenty years rusted on my ‘99. Wish me luck.
Ratcheting wrenches are all you need. For this and many other like situations. Buy sets not singles. Stubbies / LONG / Swiveling etc. Costly as singles.
Snap On, Gear Wrench, lots of makes etc. Many brands. Harbor Freight Tools is very reasonably priced & you can easily get/use a coupon there.
Home Depot, Lowe's Harbor Freight, ACE etc.
Pretty easy to find and always VERY handy. You'll wonder why you hadn't bought them a long long time ago.
You do a great job narrating what you're doing. Did you do it in one take as it appears?
Any tips on how to properly clamp the back side of the sway bar? I’ve Tried an Allen key and I tried locking pliers but nothing seems to be working
I use an allen wrench and a flex head ratchet
Really learning a lot, at 78, not a mechanic,but be careful to not over do it,
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Be sure to order the correct struts. I went cheap, and got struts that raised the rear of the car almost 2" above normal ride height. It solved the problem of the rear end bouncing excessively, and squatting and raising up when accelerating and braking, but it looks pretty strange and I had to adjust the headlights. I believe the correct struts are described as "OEM ride quality".
+Matt R Thanks for the reply! The struts we carry are made to OEM spec. They will have new springs on them and will return the vehicle to the factory ride height which is usually higher than where the vehicle was sitting on the old, sagging springs. This will be much more noticeable if only the fronts or rears are changed. They will seem higher compared to the other end of the vehicle. It's usually best to change all 4 springs at the same time when possible. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
How many ft lbs are those last 3 bolts on the top of the strut tower @8:10?
+J.J. K. Thanks for watching! Those nuts should be tightened to 29 ft lb, but since it is very hard to get a wrench in there you may be required to tighten by feel. 29 ft lb is not very much, so good and tight should be just fine! 1aauto.com
Thank you so very kindly now I have struts to replace..
Installed new rear struts. Went together like cake. But car is sitting to high in the rear. Maybe two inches two high. Is this adjustable. Car looks silly.
Get lowering springs but have a shop remove the springs with a spring removal tool. That’s why I don’t like getting these quick struts. It increases the ride height and makes the car look goofy.
all your videos are very helpful. thanks
Even though it took you at least 15 years to post this, I love it! I just finished the rear with new sway bars also. I am beside myself with PRIDE.
+Name Thanks for watching! If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&KTKc
Would the panel removal be the same for a 2001 Toyota Camry Solara SE? I have seen other videos showing them removing all panels and seat and deck. Thanks
Ordering Parts now! Great video!
I have a question here. The factory original struts on my 2001 Camry have a metal part on top which also is visible on the original strut. The aftermarket struts I got (Monroe Quick Strut) does not have this part. Does this part (I think it is called a strut mount) need to be switched over? I have not seen that done on any video, yours or anyone else's.
+Anonymike Thanks for watching! Designs can vary between manufacturers, so it could just be a piece that does not need to be swapped over. We would not be able to confirm this in your case since we cannot see it, so you might want to confirm this with a reputable garage first.
@@1AAuto In this video right here, the old one has the metal mount on to, the new one apparently doesn't. The difference would be, the metal part would be in contact with the sheet metal in the old design. In the new one, it would be the rubber or whatever the material is. In both cases the thickness appears to be the same.
Monroe has a technical contact form for mechanics and customers. I posed the question to them. I'll see what they say but they sell the Quick-Strut line as complete and ready to install, so I don't seen why a part would need to be switched over. Quick-Strut is their upline. Roadmatic is their base model.
Anyone else notice that when he loses Ed the first strut at the bottom with the breaker bar, he was actually tightening it?
You make it look so easy 😱😜
Thanks for making this video!
Do you put both rear tires on jack stands or work one side at a time when doing rear strut replacements? Would I need to lower the vehicle after getting each side done in order to tighten the top 3 bolts at the top? or do I just get both rear struts done and tighten both of them down at the end ?
Superb video. A real help!
Do you guys sell the 19 mm bolts attached to the spindle if not where can I get them
Did you find them ?
After 21 years in the Northeast, mostly right on the coast, subject to winter road salt as well as the salt zone by the coast, the rear struts rotted and collapsed. During the event, one collapsed as I hit a medium pothole and caused the car to fishtail hard and then the other collapsed as a result of the fishtail.
Any suggestions on the v6 version getting the strut bolts out? No room with the brake caliper.
Have to remove one to get the other all the way out!
@ 6:43 it says to torque those bolts to 83 ft lbs or was it 145 ft lbs for a reused nut and 188 ft lbs for a new nut like some of the comments mention?
+J.J. K. Those bolts will need to be tightened to 83 ft lb everytime, new or used! 1aauto.com
Do you have to take apart the brake like from the caliper?
No
My 98 needs rear struts it has made my abs to go off when I come to a stop. Have the parts just waiting for the weather.
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Thank you! EXCellent instruction and camera work. My new struts from 1A Auto Parts arrive Friday. Looking forward to doing the installation!
+CZdancer Thank you for your order! If you would like to leave us a review on Google it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our reviews section. Have a great day! goo.gl/i5JFNY
Thank you for all the details. Really helpful. Does anyone know if if this particular car needs alignment after the strut assembly replacement?
Definitely!! I replaced the Front Struts on my 2000 toyota avalon using 1aauto struts and I felt the car pulled to the right bit when I drove it wasn't bad but it annoyed the hell out of me. Thats when I ordered my rear struts so I can do the alignment right after installation
+MG_DEFY Thank you for your order. If you would like to leave us a review on Google it would be greatly appreciated. Here is a link to our reviews section. Have a great day! goo.gl/i5JFNY
Great video!!!!Thank you so much!
there is no way to loosen or tighten the nuts on the strut towers without removing the seatbelts. I don't know why your vehicle has shorter studs. My installation required deepsockets, which required the seatbelt bolts to be taken out.
My replacement struts had longer bolts as well but I just used a 12-point closed-end 12mm wrench (pretty standard tool) on the one located under the seat belt bracket. Yes it was tedious but it worked.
Is this removal and installation similar to 94' toyota camry?
+Quinton Frison If your car has the 3.0 in it, it should be the same or a similar procedure. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com
wow thanks man that saved me 300 bucks
You guys are the best. Thank you!
+Sketchy Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com
Talk about being carefully with the abs sensor wire just like in 3:03
What is the torque spec for the 19mm nuts/bolts that hold the knuckle on? At around min 6:40, it was mentioned that it's 83 ft-lbs. Isn't it actually supposed to be 188 ft-lbs? Can you please confirm if it's 83 or 188 ft-lbs? Also, what is the torque spec for the sway bar link? Thank you!
Impact wrench works well for the 19mm bolts also
How necessary is it to have a torque wrench available? That’s the one tool I don’t have access to and was just wondering if there’s an alternative. Thanks
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Does it matter if I slide those 2 strut bolts the opposite direction or does the the nut need to be on the left side? I was thinking about putting the nut thru the opposite of where my caliper and brake lines are at so I can torque them down without having to remove the caliper and messing up the brake line.
Would this be the same with the 01 solara
+Michael Roy We don't have a how-to video for your vehicle right now, but the basic steps in this video should be enough to do this task. Buy this part for your vehicle on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Thank you very much great 👍🏼 video
Found French fries still look the same and this car is a 2001.
Would the process be the same for a 97 Avalonm
+magpiewench It may be a different procedure on your application. We currently do not have an auto repair video for this particular year, make and model. Thank you for asking. 1aauto.com
Excellent video!
Why not use the 1a brand shocks and struts I noticed the links in the description is for the monroe brand are the 1a brand just as good?
Yes, our brand of shocks and struts are very good. They include a lifetime warranty and free shipping. Here's a link to them if you would like to see what we have to offer. goo.gl/Zs6pRA
1A Auto Parts Thanks!
nice job very informative videos
Very helpful 👍
I was going to buy your assembly but I just read that someone had a bad experience with your product. I liked your video though!👍🏻
+john smith Thanks for checking us out. Shop here for high quality auto parts: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
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Question, how do you change the mudflaps on a 2000 Toyota Camry? Do you have a video for that? Please let me know....
+Tyrese L. Powell Thank you for watching. Unfortunately, we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this in mind for future repairs. www.1AAuto.com?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment& 866-403-3393
Tyrese, it should be pretty easy. Just a few clips you have to break loose. from the fender wells.
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Why does my camry 98 make clunking noise after installing these new rear struts from 1A Auto? Before with my old struts, there was no clunking. However, after installing these new parts, I hear clunking. Could the parts be defected?
+Blake Chang Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the part you received. We strive for 100% customer satisfaction and would like the opportunity to make this right for you.
Please feel free to contact us at 888-844-3393 so we can identify a suitable resolution for you. We hope to hear from you soon.
might not be the struts might be sway bar bushings they have a video on it as well but those suck to take off because they snap off
I just did this repair last night. Those 3 nuts on top are super difficult to remove! Especially if you don’t have the right tools. And if you have disc brakes and not drum brakes, it’s MUCH harder to remove the assembly from the wheel well.
Also. He said 83 ft-lbs, I have a Haynes manual for the car and it requires 145 ft lbs for reused nuts and bolts.that might be because I have disc brakes, or they misread the instructions🤷♂️. Just double check the torque specs for yourself.
+@mattsweeney5609 Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
What are all the torque specs
I really wish to commend your company for making excellent videos. They are a real life saver for most people with little to no practical mechanical experience. However, this time, I must disagree with your claim that the springs used are the same as the original factory springs. I have tired many aftermarket assemblies, including yours. Not one of them has the same compression rate as the factory springs. I have discovered this is a common complaint on all of the related forums. The vendors/manufacturers range from KYB to Monroe to Charlie Chan to Joe Bubbasqueegie made assemblies. Every single one changes the ride to that of a buckboard because the springs are too strong. This can be caused by a larger diameter spring material, one less coil (as seen in this video) or, a combination of both. With this particular car there are only two choices to regain the original ride quality. The first choice is a factory original complete assembly. The second is to replace just the strut cartridge itself with a factory original one. I am now doing the latter with a factory cartridge for about the same price as 1A. They were in stock at the local dealer so, no waiting or shipping required. Plus, on the long shot that there were to be any problem, I can deal with them in person immediately.
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Toyota puts these cars together with such detail. GM doesn't have side seat bolsters, it's just one big piece, cheap. Theses Toyotas were overbuilt.
+Blane Blue Thanks for checking us out!
Great video..you guys are the best..thank you
Thank you for this video
thank you very much, this video has really helped me a lot
+audiel lugo Thank you for the great reply. We love to empower our customers by showing you how-to perform your own auto repairs while installing our high quality auto parts. Have a great day! 1aauto.com
What are the torque specifications on the top 3 bolts? I have a 2001 Toyota carry and I ordered both front and rear shocks and struts from your company. But there is no specs on the torque for the top and bottom bolts for neither the front and the rear shocks and struts. I know they are all different can you please share them? I would appreciate it very much and would encourage me to keep shopping for parts with a auto parts. Thank you ahead of time
+Juan Perez HI Juan that you for watching. We currently do not have that information available to use, but if you snug them up fairly tight with a ratchet you should be fine. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day 1aauto.com
hey!! i have a camry 1998 model...& i have a same problem on that... can anyone tell me how much its labour & part cost...thanks
How do I remove the seat belt to get the last nut off? There's almost no room in my car
I can't afford the strut spring combo so if I just replace the rear struts on my car will that be okay? Thanks
+Waylander If your springs are in good shape it should be fine.
1A Auto Parts Cool. Thanks.
very good video/detail
+loudeb ramirez Thanks for watching. If any of our customers needs to replace their shocks we have a Monroe and KYB shock promotion going on until April 30th. Here's a link to the promos Monroe goo.gl/1D8KOg KYB goo.gl/szxgSq
Very good video done well !!
+BEACH WALKER Seaglass Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&KTKc
Just one problem, the bolts holding in the old strut, are like three times longer than shown in this video. You need a deep well, and the seatbelt thing gets in the way.
Great video. Very detailed. Thank you.
dont the rear seats fold down on that model? make access to strut tower nuts easier
hi jason. so I checked my model, 99 camry, and while it's true that you can fold down the rear seats, the nuts are still not accessible so one would have to follow the directions in the video.
How long was that cheater pipe you were using
You need to fix this video before you kill somebody the lower bolts on the strut are supposed to be 145 foot pounds if using using the old bolt or 188 foot pounds if using new bolts I just confirmed this information from the Toyota dealership service department
+jrein59 Thanks for the tip! We'll pass this info along to our production team.
Thanks for posting this, I was worried about the torque spec for the rear struts thank you 🙏
remember to get an alignment when you're done.
+marsdog Thanks for the tip!
Why is the spring and the length of the strut not the same?
+stoker20 The spring will coil downward and when we compared the two it may look like the length is shorter with the springs but they do touch the bottom mounting plate.
How come people tell me some shocks should be done in the shop because they're pressurized? Does that include the camry?
+Pat W If you follow this video you should be fine. We also carry the struts shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them. www.1aauto.com/toyota-camry-solara-strut-monroe-171680/i/mnsts00021?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&KTKc
How do you adjust them
Good video. BUT.. some of the instructions could be clearer, especially when we can't see exactly what you're doing. Maybe slow down a bit when going through the strut removal part.
+jtphenom0811 We appreciate the feedback! 1aauto.com
Thanks and especially seat removal.
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Thanks sooooooo much,,, quality videos made it easy to do the job, please respond the next time to a parts estimate request, I was not able to get the parts estimate and end up buying from somebody else. Your videos are such a help for people like me and would gladly buy from your company as long as the price s reasonable.. In any case thanks for the video
Most helpful THX
+Michael Keefe Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/strut-and-spring-assembly-rear-pair/i/1assp00029?f=390120&y=1998
I got a V6 3.0L 1998 Toyota Camry, what type of struts do I need?!
+Cloras Fauna Thank you for checking us out. Please view www.1aauto.com/strut-and-spring-assembly/i/1assp00492?f=713504&y=1998 for all four strut and spring assemblies for your 3.0L engine, or www.1aauto.com/search?q=strut&model=384&1998-384_EngineDisplacementMetric_fitQualifierFld=V6+3.0L&year=1998 for our other options. 1aauto.com
Cloras Fauna look online for the type of strut for your car....simple.