How to Replace Front Struts 04-13 Mazda 3

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front struts with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Mazda 3
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2004 Mazda 3
2005 Mazda 3
2006 Mazda 3
2007 Mazda 3
2008 Mazda 3
2009 Mazda 3
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• Complete Metric Socket Set 1aau.to/ohF/1AXAA00043
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• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/orp/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/okB/1AXAA00044
• 5mm Hex Wrench
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/ofc/1AXAA00068
• Hammer 1aau.to/oeR/1AXAA00091
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@tmanda323 3 жыл бұрын

Mrs, wrong way to loosen lug nuts. It is much easier to push down that tool.

@zakkaryhq3933 Жыл бұрын

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@BrianMazzocco 4 жыл бұрын

Now...THAT'S how you make an auto repair video...socket sizes when you're about to remove the bolt, torque specs when you're on that bolt, explanations of WHY you are doing something( e.g. removing the axle nut), good camera angles to show what's behind something, every single step documented...excellent video!!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Brian Mazzocco Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@Mr.Truesdale95 Жыл бұрын

Best dang automotive video I've seen!

@MarketingCoachKen 3 жыл бұрын

for anyone about to do this job, do not remove the axle nut. I just did this today and it was no problem leaving the axle in place. She used a hammer to get the strut out, you may need to hammer from below to get the new strut in. I had the car on the ground so I used a floor jack to push the knuckle onto the new strut. Not a difficult job but takes some time. After you figure out the first side the second should be easier.

@copycat.videos Жыл бұрын

Your right, you do not have to remove the axle nut. I did one of these strut jobs yesterday and the strut will come right out.with the extra work.

@reno5948 Жыл бұрын

You are correct, no need to touch the axle nut! I own a 2007 Mazda 3 sedan since new, and I never needed to loosen the axle nut to remove/install the struts.

@xxwill6xx576 Жыл бұрын

Agree, just did it on my 2012 mazda 3 2.0 hatchback. Used a jack and hammer to incrementally lift the knuckle and knock the knuckle from either side and it slowly slid into place.

@nedcramdon1306 Жыл бұрын

@@xxwill6xx576 I just bought a 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback with 93k miles (150K km). I noticed the pass. side strut is bent and the crank dampener has a big chunk out of it. Should probably change those soon. The car drives and handles really well considering and the tires are not wearing.

@00RUSH00 2 жыл бұрын

VERY important aspect that can save you a lot of time and effort: the metal sleeve in which the shock goes into might have a "ring" of rust on the inside at the bottom, exactly where the previous shock absorber bottom ended. My advice: prepare the surface and be sure it’s very smooth, or else, the new shock will never go in because the sleeve is smaller in diameter than the shock absorber due to that subtle rust. To do so, I used a stone grinding head drill bit and got rid of all that small rust. I also used a little bit of grease and the new shock slid in like a charm, with a jack underneath the balljoint. Before that I did 20 or so attempts because the new shock was slightly longer (couple mm) than the original one and could not get passed that rust ring.

@John.Skelton 2 жыл бұрын

Sue is my favorite. She explains things very well!👏

@Sledgefist1 3 жыл бұрын

I’m just gonna tap it... starts pounding it like a lumberjack chops logs😂

@specificoh 4 жыл бұрын

You guys at 1A Auto are awesome. You guys have saved me probably enough for a down payment on a small house with all the self repair you guys have taught me. thank you!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Covid 19 Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@olson143 11 ай бұрын

They don’t have free returns though.. And that cost me for sure. I learn from their videos… but but brick and motor

@wutUthinkinBro 3 жыл бұрын

this video helped me out so much... the other shorter strut videos don’t compare when this one is so in depth... thank you

@timothyryan2847 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you , great video. No BS ,just facts and proper explanation. My son just got a quote for 600 dollars for shop to do this repair. We will now order new struts from 1A auto and do it ourselves.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Timothy Ryan Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com

@malcolmduncan3047 3 жыл бұрын

When installing the strut back into the hub, turn the clamp bolt around the opposite way and put a 2mm washer or piece of steel shim in the slot. Tighten the bolt a small amount onto the washer/shim, to expand the top of the hub and the strut will slide in real easy. Have to remove the washer/shim to allow the strut to go all the way down, but it makes it really easy to start the strut in the hub, which is always the difficult bit.

@MightyCazador 2 жыл бұрын

This comment was extremely helpful and I would not have finished the job without it, thanks

@PathfinderRigging Жыл бұрын

This! This was a brilliant tip. Thanks!

@noxdout_cummins4247 Ай бұрын

I also like the smashing on the end of the cv shaft with no nut on the end just far enough to protect the threads 👍🏼:)

@johnmartell807 11 ай бұрын

Excellent Video. Thank you infinity times the only thing I would recommend is the possible application of yellow MAPP gas to heat up any nuts and bolts that are stubborn and cooling off with water three times and rocking those knots or bolts back and forth to loosen them efficiently thank you again

@Beliedat 4 жыл бұрын

This video was great ! The lady was fantastic and explained precisely what to do .

@anthonyigania8465 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful! Torque specs are an important aspect when tightening bolts and lug nuts, thanks for including the specs as well!

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Anthony Igania Thank you! We are happy to help.

@christianobrien4465 Жыл бұрын

Sue is without a doubt the best tech you have at explaining/demonstrating mechanical work plus… I’m in love so…🙂

@PNWAdventurer 5 жыл бұрын

Video definitely helped install. I had issues with the brake line bracket on both side and needed to file down the mount to accommodate the brake line. Also, it was instructed to me by someone at 1A Auto to torque properly when the vehicle is on the ground. Save yourself the trouble and be sure to lift the entire front end and not just one side at a time as the sway bar end links will come out much easier.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Shayne Strigle Thank you! We are happy we could help.

@treengland 2 жыл бұрын

Just something I did that I found to speed up getting the knuckle off the shock instead oof beating it with a hammer is to take Your scissor jack and a 2x4. Put the 2x4 on the knuckle and then put ur jack ontop of the 2x4 and jack against the bottom of the spring plate then spray penetrating fluid around the shock and it’ll pop right out

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Tre England Thanks for the tip!

@mikerioux4263 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just replaced both struts and one of the lower control arms. I didn't have a long enough pry bar to keep the hub from rotating while removing and reinstalling the axle nut. Instead, after straightening the punch-lock on the axle nut, I removed the small hub cap at the center of the wheel, put the wheel and lug nuts back on and lowered the car so the tire made solid contact. A 32mm socket fit through the opening allowing me to easily loosen and then torque the nut at the end. I had to remove the wheel again to punch-lock the axle nut once torqued to spec.

@ryansmiley5495 3 жыл бұрын

My GO TOO, just the work shown so you know what you're getting into. Perfect, thank you!

@phattyhales Жыл бұрын

This was an excellent guide for doing the struts! I did one of the drop links for the sway bar as well. I couldn’t get the driver’s side one off on the body side and ended up reusing it. There is not much room for a breaker bar in there and I ended up rounding off the nut… I had a hard time getting the strut to drop into the knuckle even with the little tab thing in the back being lined up with the slot. I ended up tapping the knuckle with a hammer and it dropped right in!

@barryc733 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! This mechanic does a very thorough job explaining what she is doing!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Barry C Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@utoobfan7203 4 жыл бұрын

Sue, thank you very much. You are very thorough.

@ILOVEBACONBOY2018 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks. Just fixed my rear struts soon it'll be the front struts. Very detailed!

@karinjeatran677 5 жыл бұрын

thx for including foot lb for all the bolts. Very professional. didn't need a 2nd video =)

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Karin Jeatran Thank you very much!

@greenbullitt6999 5 жыл бұрын

This lady is awesome … Great video Thank you 1A Auto

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching our video and for the great feedback! +Green Bullitt

@RichardSmith-ic1zw 3 жыл бұрын

This lady nows her stuff

@lostadv 5 жыл бұрын

Very clear... came apart and went together exactly like this -- thank you 1A Auto!

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

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 +Lee Miller

@lostadv 5 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto -- by empowering people who want to learn you are making the world a better place and I appreciate that very much.

@tylermorgan1409 3 жыл бұрын

I love your videos. You are so informative and give all the details

@marksasoldier 5 жыл бұрын

Worked like a charm!

@oldowl4290 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you posted this with a woman doing the work because my poor mother who refuses to live closer to me needs this done but is always so broke she always puts off major car maintenance. So I told her to just watch this video and then hit up the hardware store for a jack and some wrenches lol. If you can do it, ...she can do it. :) As they say in Boston, it's not haaaaad.

@nedcramdon1306 Жыл бұрын

Professional and patient. Love it!

@bhollars3214 2 жыл бұрын

Very detailed and very helpful video thank you so much

@miguelasantiago9543 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I am learning mechanic with her videos. The benefits are great. Thank you!

@2uned08 3 жыл бұрын

Miguel A Santiago if that’s the case you have no business working on cars 🤦🏻‍♂️

@rickysantayana1954 3 жыл бұрын

Good on you mate. Always something new to learn 😁

@thrashed22 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and great details thank you

@JimGreenthumb 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! This is put together so well. Great job everyone. The multiple options for taking the off was perfect! Don't forget to eat your spinach Popeye. Go Sue!

@wojciechgurak8142 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect instructions!Thank You!!!

@themans2sexy4u 2 жыл бұрын

Didn’t need to take the Axel nut off, ty so much for the walk threw! Def going to check out A1 Auto!

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Shawn W Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@aavalos163 3 жыл бұрын

You must own a mechanic shop. Fantastic job!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Abel Avalos Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@fernandizo 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome !!! Thanks!!

@drewbush6535 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't bought my car yet but I know where I'm going to buy the parts now You got some good videos and nice strut kits

@location_florida 5 жыл бұрын

Not knocking, she did a god job, but if you want to save yourself a lot of trouble, always always leave the nut on the threads you are hammering. That way the nut will go back on. You will learn this the hard way if you mushroom the head or mess up the threads.

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching our video! +location florida

@Mr.Truesdale95 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic vide 👍 very detailed and to the point.

@ricjag8864 3 жыл бұрын

Your videos are really well put together

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Roddy Jagdeo Thanks for checking us out. Shop for high quality auto parts on 1AAuto.com: 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@ablysmal 8 ай бұрын

This video was a great help!

@rayneedaebluz 3 жыл бұрын

AWESOME UPLOAD! HAVE A BLESSED REST OF THE DAY❣️ HELL YEAH I'M YELLIN! SUE SAVED ME $$$$ AGAIN! 😎

@idomazdas 5 жыл бұрын

She's my fav.

@SoCalFunctionalFit 4 жыл бұрын

This was great thank you!!!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Kelsey Baron Thanks for the feedback!

@barthglennh 4 жыл бұрын

Great video... thank you for taking the time to show each step with the perfect amount of detail and including torques. Is there any difference for the driver’s side?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Glenn Barth The other side should install the same. Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@michaelobrien8219 3 жыл бұрын

you make it look so easy

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Michael O'Brien Thanks for the feedback!

@nellytherrien834 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explications 🙃

@gsantos612 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video awesome

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for checking us out! +Range Master

@rocklobstar5672 3 жыл бұрын

You. are amazing the dudes in the other video didnt even include the torque spec for the pinch bolt! I know it's a pinch bolt but still!!! Your amazing

@robinsonvili 2 жыл бұрын

Nice vlog what about mazda2 is same procedures.?

@bigdaddy19821111 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't want to hammer down on the strut housing. I suggest using a small block of wood to absorb the impact of the hammer.

@rodgerbradford4523 Жыл бұрын

If you were going to replace the strut and the cv shaft assembly at the same time, which one would you do first? It looks like installing the strut might put some stress on the cv joint. My guess is that it would be best to install the strut before the CV in order to avoid any potential stress on the new CV. Thoughts? @1AAuto

@edgeco0 4 жыл бұрын

This is a fantastic video. Great job on explaining and showing what needs to be done. Based on the video I replaced my front struts, everything went as shown above. Only one slight issue, under light to med braking, there is a clicking sound. I checked all the nuts and bolts for tourque. Also checked ABS connection. All good. Is it possible that the new strut needs to "brake in" a couple of days so the geometry goes back to normal? Again, thanks for the awesome video/help.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Ed Choromanski 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

@SIZEZ1 5 жыл бұрын

Great job I’ll be trying this on my Mazda next week

@reno5948 Жыл бұрын

Abs cable still in your way while your undoing sway bar nut. It would help to tie the cable with a twist tie.

@ricepony33 Жыл бұрын

She’s the best!

@sajidrafique375 3 жыл бұрын

So what are you 36 dislikers expecting from this very fine video ?

@taichihead42 Жыл бұрын

I love this woman.

@trustmandi 2 жыл бұрын

Kindly confirm if the suspension parts for this mazda 3 are the same for the mazda 5 or mazda premacy 2012 and above

@wojciechgurak8142 Жыл бұрын

Thank You🙂👍!

@YankeeBigBird 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! But why re-install rusty bolts without at the very least running a wire brush on those rusty threads?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Keoni Bird Thanks for the feedback!

@bastogne315 2 жыл бұрын

Was gonna do this myself (+ sway bar links) but by the time I'd bought all the crap to do the job it was gonna cost bout 250 bucks less than the garage charged. So I got the garage to do it. Sucks I know but took one for the team.

@SebastianPatten 2 жыл бұрын

Great video

@1AAuto 2 жыл бұрын

+Sebastian Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@vermin1970 5 жыл бұрын

Those sway bar nuts will spin right off XD, nope the only way i got mine off once the allen head stripped out half way through, was to cut all the bolts off.

@lorock6588 3 жыл бұрын

Just did this not to long ago 😂😂

@barryc733 3 жыл бұрын

Is this the same procedure as the Mazda 5? I've heard that the Mazda 5 is a Mazda 3 with a micro van style body!

@theehakeekahdecorativeartc4345 2 жыл бұрын

Women rock..Awesome job…well done!

@Devo1987 Жыл бұрын

So if what if installed same oem part as old part same everything do you need a alignment after ?

@catfihed9326 Жыл бұрын

Another method to get the old one out easy. Use the vehicles weight to compress the spring. I use metal zip ties to keep it compressed a small amount making it simple to pull out

@bookb869 2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't hammer away on the spindle end of the axle. Could strip the threads and head of the spindle. I would leave the nut on the end of the axle and tap it out.

@aplayahobo 3 жыл бұрын

The tutorial is great, but I had the biggest problem trying to put the new strut in, it did not want to go in it was to to snug to go in the knuckle . I tried and tried till I finally gave up. It did not go as smooth as this video. Easy to take off by hammering it out but you cant hammer the new one in. If the strut goes in the knuckle smoothly everything else is easy. Now I have to take it to a mechanic to have them put on.

@donnatrump1403 3 жыл бұрын

I'd put the jack under there and jack it up/in

@aldosaldana1462 2 жыл бұрын

Dont hit the axle threads head on with a hammer no matter what type it is, screw on the nut just enough so you dont damage the threads , you can mushroom the stud like that too

@AndrewBarnes400 3 ай бұрын

Curious, I have a 09 Mazda 3 and whenever I go over a bump I hear a rattling noice, would this be the strut??

@johnr9907 2 жыл бұрын

So what should I do if the strut nut on the bottom of the strut tower isn't welded on anymore? Mine came off while trying to do an alignment

@bh5697 3 жыл бұрын

Is the axle nut needed to be removed?

@kismofer1 3 жыл бұрын

great 👍job she's the best 😊

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Fernando Gausin Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@ericescovedo9120 5 жыл бұрын

Need help for a 01 Cadillac Seville SLS front strut mount bumper

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

We currently do not have an auto repair video specific to your vehicle. You might be able to apply some of the basic steps shown in this video to your application. +Eric Escovedo

@adrianmeyer 3 жыл бұрын

Will I need to have my wheel alignment checked after doing this repair?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+adrianmeyer Yes, an alignment will be needed after these parts are installed.

@reeeebzz1841 2 жыл бұрын

I find leaving the nut half on the spindle gives less chance of borking the threads.

@inee107 4 жыл бұрын

excellent mentioning the ft lbs torque, other videos do not

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+inee107 Thanks for checking us out!

@sarahobrien3379 2 жыл бұрын

Is there a way to change the rusty piece on top?

@steveblack5952 4 жыл бұрын

Sue.. .you my dear are a bad ass

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Steve Black Thanks for checking us out! 1AAuto.com

@rommelmacasaet7130 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. Do you have a cooling fan motor assembly for mazda 3 year 2004 model?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Rommel Macasaet Thanks for watching! Yes we do carry the radiator fan assembly here: www.1aauto.com/mazda-3-radiator-cooling-fan-assembly-diy-solutions/i/1arfa00389/587169/2004

@ricepony33 Жыл бұрын

Pro Tip! When you are hammering on the knuckle make sure you crush the ABS sensor with the hammer.

@khangle4502 4 жыл бұрын

Is it gonna fit 2010 mazdaspeed3? Thanks

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Khang Le For the 2010 Mazda 3 Speed, the fronts struts are different parts than the ones you see in this video. The parts in this video exclude the Speed Model from 2007-2013. Thanks for checking us out!

@andrewwarner4591 11 ай бұрын

My strut won't go in far enough to put the bolt for the knuckle in ???????

@lurryfgc3292 2 жыл бұрын

This video is great and I want to add that even though it may just be a handful of women, I can’t help but feel like having such a great female mechanic doing the job must’ve encouraged some women to do it themselves than going to a shop

@12yearssober 3 жыл бұрын

Looks to be similar to a Ford Focus strut assembly I replaced for my daughter.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Jeffery Epstein Thanks for the feedback!

@CCJG028 3 жыл бұрын

What's labor for a job like this cost in average?

@lordmasterization 2 жыл бұрын

Shops really jack the prices up on this. I got a quote over a grand for the 2 front struts. Im going to do it myself.

@gsent56 2 жыл бұрын

Luck was definitely on your side. Those hex bolts are always too rusted out for me where I have to cut it.

@nathanielgarza91 4 жыл бұрын

Did you not need a spring compressor?

@RotchildFrancoisJr 4 жыл бұрын

Nathaniel Garza Since they’re replacing the entire assembly (strut + coil) there’s no need to compress any springs. But if they only replaced the gas strut, then they would have to compress the spring to change the gas struts out.

@DQSH8999 5 жыл бұрын

Do you have to remove the axle nut

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

+Daniel Hollembaek Thanks for watching! It depends if you are able to leverage the knuckle like she mentions in the video. If not then and your axle not is not frozen, it is better to just take it off so it frees up the knuckle! 1aauto.com

@DQSH8999 5 жыл бұрын

@@1AAuto thanks. Realllllly dont wanna do that lol.

@DQSH8999 5 жыл бұрын

Didn't have to remove the axle nut guys!!!! Just 4 hands helps a lot lol

@EMW_Music 3 жыл бұрын

My cv axel knuckle popped out of the joint :(

@katososa5863 25 күн бұрын

My sway links don’t want to come out what do I do

@1AAuto 25 күн бұрын

+@katososa5863 We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c