How to Replace Front Struts 06-12 Nissan Altima

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How to Replace Front Struts 06-12 Nissan Altima

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front shocks with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12 Nissan Altima
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Nissan Altima
2008 Nissan Altima
2009 Nissan Altima
2010 Nissan Altima
2011 Nissan Altima
2012 Nissan Altima
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@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@jglencoe79 5 жыл бұрын

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@xeone1920 3 жыл бұрын

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@cristinacastro3347 3 жыл бұрын

A tree

@daniellehaase2947 2 жыл бұрын

I do appreciate that you are showing people the RIGHT things to do and what NOT to do, by the torque and the safety with everything i went to college for automotive and even the guys i went to school with werent always bright enough to do this.

@golf5doc 2 жыл бұрын

The video was great. Changed first strut in an hour. However, be careful about the upper attachment, there is a notch that has to be aligned towards the center, as there is a bolt hanging down and if the top isn't aligned correctly, it won't fit.

@jasoncountryman7549 Жыл бұрын

Brother. Easiest change ever. Saved me hundreds

@mattjeDIMEZ 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos guys! You folks save me as shit load of time in my garage! thank you and keep it up! but if you could do some more altima videos like maybe how to remove the valve cover and replace the gasket since its a common repair for that vehicle,.. that would be greaaat.

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@wilsonrawlin8547 3 жыл бұрын

You sir, did an outstanding and bang up job walking someone through this. Especially very well on details and being careful without a bunch of droning useless comments. Hands down the best!!

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

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@kdrexler 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos. I have a white 2012 Altima. Makes it feel like he’s working on my car! Easy enough to do myself. Thanks, Len.

@EM-828 5 жыл бұрын

1A did an A job with this video, nicely done!

@gussanchez894 4 жыл бұрын

A1, always a great job in explaining the job. I am not a mechanic but with this video, I'll be saving a ton of money. Not paying the dealer!

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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@shannonfrizzell8573 Жыл бұрын

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@Horizonchronicles. 6 ай бұрын

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@justrayn775 3 жыл бұрын

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@bernardnickson1783 Жыл бұрын

Awesome. Thanks, Dude 😂

@Twobarpsi Жыл бұрын

Such a good video!!

@MegaSunilnegi Жыл бұрын

The sway bar torque spec is 58 lb ft... from your own other video on the same topic!

@joshuarbanda 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video bro! It really helped me out.

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

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@M8Q8L8 3 жыл бұрын

"If you want to use a little bit of thread locker that's up to you. I would personally but for this application we're not going to worry about it because it's my ex-gf's car."

@scotthusted3759 5 жыл бұрын

In order to easily remove the sway bar link the car needs to be jacked up off the ground on both sides.

@biglosergiraffe 4 жыл бұрын

Just jack up the rotor til the sway bar link fitting on the strut reaches the same heigh as the sway bar link end.

@nkumajagraham7844 2 ай бұрын

What happened to the sway bar link missing a step to alignment it into the joint

@dubstepgod5213 11 ай бұрын

So my mechanic replaced my shocks for my 08 Altima coupe but now when I accelerate, brake, turn left and right it makes a click or clunk sound. Is it that he left it loose? It didn’t have that noise before it’s actually scary because I don’t want the vehicle wheels to come apart.

@rodneyliu420 2 жыл бұрын

COOL, thanks for the video

@michaeldarty6834 6 ай бұрын

Does the strut mount make bottoming out sound when it's bad.

@ibeastxo 3 жыл бұрын

Best part of the video 6:44

@teannalovette1371 2 жыл бұрын

Do you need an alignment after replacing a strut on a Altima ?

@joshdiehl8737 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!!!

@mannyaraujo1 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2006 Nissan Altima 3.5.. I was told by machanic it takes 3 hours to install

@some520 4 жыл бұрын

Hello there thanks for amazing channel acutely i have problem in my nissan altima and it 2013 and take it to dealer many times and says there no nothing in car so what happend in my car is when i press kik down the car go to right its like lose control on it so please can u help me

@tommycofield7434 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@thelonewolf7606 5 жыл бұрын

Will leaving the brakes and wheel hubs hanging like that damage the ball joints of the axle shaft? Or not? Oh and great video by the way, keep up the good work 👍👍

@EM-828 5 жыл бұрын

No because the lower control arm is supporting it all

@thelonewolf7606 4 жыл бұрын

@@EM-828 thanks

@jorgecool1999 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you look up the torque specifications for the bolts on the struts? Is every vehicle different with the roque specifications for their bolts in the struts?

@tomapher2972 2 жыл бұрын

I didn't put the bolts in from the rear is that an issue

@Twitchguy Жыл бұрын

Is this the same set up for the 2010 Altima sr 3.5l sedan? I’ve been told it’s different and that they’re the same with online results being equally all over the place

@dave008989 Жыл бұрын

Anyone know what size the three strut tower bolts size are? On both struts I can't get one bolt in because they aren't quite long enough.

@albert5624 2 жыл бұрын

My car makes a squeak noise when it jumps. Took it to a friend of mine and he said the shock struts are bad is it possible i can just replace that or will i need to replace the whole shock ?

@stanciobattles7647 4 жыл бұрын

I have a 2008 Altima 3.5 trying to change cabin air filter,I watched alot of videos but not for the 3.5 because it had more stuff to remove, please help

@IvanSanchez-jl2zx 4 жыл бұрын

Do I need to replace the whole unit or how do I know if I would need to replace the spring as well? I get options for buying just the shock without the spring.

@peterngo1475 Жыл бұрын

Do we need alignment after install front shocks?

@rayserna5414 3 жыл бұрын

Is there any reason why.. it makes a noise when turning left to right?

@kennyblazeable 3 жыл бұрын

Maybe tie rod ends need replacing

@davidpage2125 2 жыл бұрын

What is the brand name/specs of the digital torque wrench that you are using? If you don't mind me asking. Thanks.

@moralesborrethrucali6916 3 жыл бұрын

Any video how to change the control lower arm on nissan altima 2013

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+morales borre thru cali We do not have a video for this repair right now, but we'll keep this request in mind for a future video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

@bigboiijon 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Job Man 👌🏼

@1AAuto 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great feedback! +Jon Guerra

@yonapops8062 4 жыл бұрын

So therapeutic

@rainypath96 2 жыл бұрын

lucky len coo cooo

@baooo4495 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. I have a 12’ Nissan Maxima, same suspension exactly, followed all the steps but now it makes a clunking noise when i turn and i know it comes from the strut since it never made the noise before, it clunks 4-5 times as i turn left or right. Any idea?

@baooo4495 4 жыл бұрын

Is there an alignment on the strut tower bolts or anything like that?

@joshstrange4309 4 жыл бұрын

I had that problem before on my maxima, it was the ball joint on the lower control arm

@BboyIllusi0n 3 жыл бұрын

You might have to tighten things harder. Sounds like it just might be loose. Since you said it never made it before then you’re on the right track cuz it’s the last recent work that’s been done so I suggest you before you Jack the car up, with the car on the ground, turn the car on and turn the wheel all the way to either side so you can look at the suspension more and rock the wheel back and forth and see if you can see movement. Have a 2nd person help you so you can look at the suspension. The other thing you can do is bounce the car up and down hard on one single side. What I mean by this is pick 1 of the sides and put your arms on it and push the car up and down with all your force and see if that narrows it down to the struts or if you see movement with someone helping you. To be honest the 2nd method might not see any movement but you’ll be able to feel the suspension and possibly give you an idea of what it could be. These are just options to do while the car is on the ground but other than that I would go back around and tighten all the bolts and make sure they’re really tight. Unless something else has completely worn out or something was installed the wrong way. Could be tie rod ends but ehh not so much. The only other thing I can think of is possibly ball joints. Sway bar link or the actual sway bar could be loose if you loosened the actual sway bar too but doubt it. Hope you found the fix though! Update if you could! It’s be cool to find out what fixed it for ya.

@gumgumroy1402 3 жыл бұрын

Just replaced the shocks and struts just as you did , but on my 2014 altima, I hear clunking sound when I turn the wheel left or right, is this a sign of a defective part?

@jesussaves6510 3 жыл бұрын

This is for 06 to 12'

@reubthatdude 2 жыл бұрын

Can this still apply for a Nissan Altima

@JTDeel 4 жыл бұрын

Do you need to do an alignment afterwards?

@LVTHORAscending 4 жыл бұрын

I would to be safe, worth it either way.

@DelinquentDemon 3 жыл бұрын

My struts are so banged up I can't even get an alignment done lol that's why I'm replacing them.

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@ramonayala1982 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for video. Do you need to get an alignment after putting in the new shocks? Thanks

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Ramon Ayala Yes, the vehicle would need to be aligned afterwards.

@wilsonrawlin8547 3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. Critical to have it done ASAP or you can ruin your tires very quickly.

@Gumorisco11 4 жыл бұрын

How can i compress the shocks im planning to install new shocks on my nissan altima 1987 but idk what tool.to use to put the spring back

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Gman 207 We would suggest using a spring compressor tool

@Gumorisco11 4 жыл бұрын

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@Youngk8_art 3 жыл бұрын

Where can I get that wrench with the light thing on it I need one?

@Gfaze 3 жыл бұрын

Probably a tool truck like snap-on or Mac tools. You could also look online, there's lots of reputable tool vendors out there.

@rubioatl 4 жыл бұрын

What are the torques?

@noelruiz4507 4 жыл бұрын

can I use different brand of shocks in nissan altima?

@1AAuto 4 жыл бұрын

+Noel Ruiz As long as the shocks are listed to fit your Altima, the brand doesn't matter. Thanks for watching.

@danielGee03 2 жыл бұрын

What’s the name of the bolt at 1:49

@sergioalcantar8007 4 жыл бұрын

How much would you charge

@Ben--Jamin 3 жыл бұрын

Alignment or no ?

@1AAuto 3 жыл бұрын

+Benjamin E Typically any time you replace any part of the suspension it is recommended to get an alignment.

@ag4713 5 жыл бұрын

My strut didn't come with cool spring

@EM-828 5 жыл бұрын

Unless you purchased a ready strut then you'll need to reuse the old spring and parts. You'll need a spring compression tool