I have an 11 Acadia Denali. Your videos have been more helpful than you will ever know!! Thanks for the tutorials. Keep it up because they are def being watched.
Thanks, your video and your Product helped me replace the front struts and the rear shocks on my 2014 GMC Acadia. Excellent step by step instructions. THANK YOU. Saved a ton of Cash!
Very good video I just did my strut watching this video but you miss to show one key crucial information the camber adjustment is in that bottom bolt I had to figure that out.
The only tip I would add would be: when removing the wiper blade arms, to push the arm toward the windshield at the arm joint otherwise you’ll never get the arm off, because the arm doesn’t sit on the bolt squarely.
Isn't that how the Camber is adjusted on these vehicles? Isn't that why the bottom strut hole is elongated to adjust camber? A tire alignment would be necessary after strut replacement.
Thank you so much for the video! One thing to note however is that YOU HAVE TO ADJUST THE BOTTOM BOLT to get more negative camber because I just put it in without paying attention to the adjustment and got a crooked steering wheel, and stabilitrak/traction control errors, once I adjusted it, it all went back to normal
Camber has nothing to do with your stabilitrak or traction control. That system is affected by the wheel speed sensor, which you probably lost connection to, or forgot to plug back in the first time. Alternatively, the wheel bearings on these vehicles us an exposed magnetic ring on the back of the bearing, which is prone to breaking off when the spindle is subject to heavy blows of a hammer. The amount of adjustment alowed is less than 10 degrees, which even at its max in either direction, could not affect the angle of your steering wheel.
A few things I would suggest: Remove the wipers and plastic covering 1st, before you jack the car up and also get a front end alignment once you're done.
Why would the alignment be off...you aren't messing with the caster...and the two bottom bolts aren't slotted so there is no camber adjustment on these vehicles...
@@Largent13 I had an alignment done already for an un-related issue (Acadia steering system problem) After this strut update , steering definitely even to the untrained eye/drive needed a fresh alignment.
I’ve see other posts online that have the following torque specs, which differ from what’s stated in the video. Which specs are correct? Sway bar linkage - 52 ft lbs Lower knuckle bolts - 108 ft lbs Upper mounting bolts - 61 ft lbs
Thanks for the video. I bought these parts a few months ago. From 1A Auto. Installing this weekend. Just wondering if I will need to get an alignment after new struts are installed?
Hi , can we remove the shock from the coil ( because usually the Coil is in good condition) and just Replace the shock in the coil ? Why changing all the unit ? It would cost a lot to replace all the unit .
Also whichever side is bad you'll feel even sometimes hear it hit hard and ride more rough on that particular side. I'm going through this with my wife's acadia as soon as my new strut gets here!
I know this is old and I revived it but 50-60K miles is recommended to replace shocks struts. some vehicles say 80K so that’s a pretty good starting point vs waiting for hard hits and possibly causing damage.
I like that torque it to 74/52/49 or what ever he said foot pounds but using a impact that WAY over torques it. Using a torque wrench it clicks instantly but it is NOT at 74 foot pounds I bet it is 120 FP + using a air impact lol. I hope you don’t do that building a motor impact the rod caps or head bolts and then check to make sure they are AT LEAST 35/70 FT LMFAO better use ARP studs and hope they don’t break also hope you don’t do that with old race and bearing style wheel bearings. Bad info IMO telling people what to torque at but going way beyond the torque specs with a impact.
Why does every single video about working on cars have their audio so messed up? The intro is so much louder than the rest of the video, except for the power tools, which seem amplified and obnoxious.
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I have an 11 Acadia Denali. Your videos have been more helpful than you will ever know!! Thanks for the tutorials. Keep it up because they are def being watched.
I love how he’s using like a 600LB air wrench and then says “tighter these to 144 lbs” and it’s like 3x that already
Thanks, your video and your Product helped me replace the front struts and the rear shocks on my 2014 GMC Acadia. Excellent step by step instructions. THANK YOU. Saved a ton of Cash!
Very good video I just did my strut watching this video but you miss to show one key crucial information the camber adjustment is in that bottom bolt I had to figure that out.
you guys make it so easy! I bought few auto parts from you shipping is the best on time! great job!
The only tip I would add would be: when removing the wiper blade arms, to push the arm toward the windshield at the arm joint otherwise you’ll never get the arm off, because the arm doesn’t sit on the bolt squarely.
Thanks for this channel. makes it easier to buy parts.. will buy Front & Rear 6 Piece Suspension Kit
Isn't that how the Camber is adjusted on these vehicles? Isn't that why the bottom strut hole is elongated to adjust camber? A tire alignment would be necessary after strut replacement.
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Thank you so much for the video! One thing to note however is that YOU HAVE TO ADJUST THE BOTTOM BOLT to get more negative camber because I just put it in without paying attention to the adjustment and got a crooked steering wheel, and stabilitrak/traction control errors, once I adjusted it, it all went back to normal
You need to get a wheel alignment after replacing the struts.
Camber has nothing to do with your stabilitrak or traction control. That system is affected by the wheel speed sensor, which you probably lost connection to, or forgot to plug back in the first time. Alternatively, the wheel bearings on these vehicles us an exposed magnetic ring on the back of the bearing, which is prone to breaking off when the spindle is subject to heavy blows of a hammer. The amount of adjustment alowed is less than 10 degrees, which even at its max in either direction, could not affect the angle of your steering wheel.
A few things I would suggest: Remove the wipers and plastic covering 1st, before you jack the car up and also get a front end alignment once you're done.
Yeah my alignment was all kinds of jacked up after replacing mine.
Why would the alignment be off...you aren't messing with the caster...and the two bottom bolts aren't slotted so there is no camber adjustment on these vehicles...
@@Largent13 I had an alignment done already for an un-related issue (Acadia steering system problem) After this strut update , steering definitely even to the untrained eye/drive needed a fresh alignment.
@@Largent13 Some aftermarket struts come with a slotted lower hole for adjustment.
I’ve see other posts online that have the following torque specs, which differ from what’s stated in the video. Which specs are correct?
Sway bar linkage - 52 ft lbs
Lower knuckle bolts - 108 ft lbs
Upper mounting bolts - 61 ft lbs
I just replace my struts but now i got a service stability track does this means i need to have and alignment on the acadia now
Get a wheel alignment or you'll wear out your tires.
How do you adjust the camber on the struts? I’m told that needs to Be done but don’t see how there is no way to do it ?
Thanks for the video. I bought these parts a few months ago. From 1A Auto. Installing this weekend. Just wondering if I will need to get an alignment after new struts are installed?
You need an alignment after replacing struts.
Do you have to get your front end realigned after installing new struts?
Thank you
Hi , can we remove the shock from the coil ( because usually the Coil is in good condition) and just
Replace the shock in the coil ? Why changing all the unit ?
It would cost a lot to replace all the unit .
you need special tools and its very dangerous to remove the coil as its under extreeme tension.
@@rossh3806 compression. Not tension.
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Is it identical on the opposing side?
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How do you know when it’s time to change them ?
Also whichever side is bad you'll feel even sometimes hear it hit hard and ride more rough on that particular side. I'm going through this with my wife's acadia as soon as my new strut gets here!
I know this is old and I revived it but 50-60K miles is recommended to replace shocks struts. some vehicles say 80K so that’s a pretty good starting point vs waiting for hard hits and possibly causing damage.
You didn't have to remove the CV axle nut?
+TheHate FuLL1 Thanks for watching! You should not need to remove the CV axle nut in order to replace this part.
In your video you never put the top nut on the strut after you tighten the brake line support back on other than that it was helpful
Certified tech makes video replaces strut ends it with old strut installed
Didn't it Need to be adjusted he didn't show it good video for someone clueless
I like that torque it to 74/52/49 or what ever he said foot pounds but using a impact that WAY over torques it. Using a torque wrench it clicks instantly but it is NOT at 74 foot pounds I bet it is 120 FP + using a air impact lol. I hope you don’t do that building a motor impact the rod caps or head bolts and then check to make sure they are AT LEAST 35/70 FT LMFAO better use ARP studs and hope they don’t break also hope you don’t do that with old race and bearing style wheel bearings. Bad info IMO telling people what to torque at but going way beyond the torque specs with a impact.
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Why does every single video about working on cars have their audio so messed up? The intro is so much louder than the rest of the video, except for the power tools, which seem amplified and obnoxious.
A hello would be nice before starting the video