Subaru Front Strut Replacement

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Overview of 2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5i wagon front strut replacement.
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@dolfowolfo1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I started hearing a slight clunk in my drivers' side front suspension on certain bumps. This will be super helpful.

@johnbanket7000 Ай бұрын

Wish they would make a video like this when the bolts are rusted to hell. They make it look so easy on these videos when there is no rust to deal with.

@markkaniewski123 Жыл бұрын

I tried this on my 2013 Outback. I could not get the new struts in no matter how hard I tried. The strut was hanging at least an inch or more below the two holes on the arm. Looked pretty easy in the video.

@Auser12349 6 ай бұрын

It's not easy. Hope you got it

@johnbanket7000 Ай бұрын

How rusty were your bolts?

@markkaniewski123 Ай бұрын

@@johnbanket7000 not too bad. I was able to reuse them. It took a ton of leverage to get the bolt and the holes in the strut to line up that was the real issue I had.

@kchunielal 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to see this video. Thank you.

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@spiritsandnature 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, very clear and to the point 🙂

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍🏻

@DIYDad1 5 жыл бұрын

Is this process really this easy and straight forward? I ordered Monroe quick struts from Rockauto for the front of my 09 Legacy. Stock spring snapped in half (rusted straight through) so I just ordered the entire assembly. Hoping I can do this myself in an afternoon, I've only done brakes and fluid changes and basic things on my Subaru's. This doesn't look too complicated, like it more or less just bolts straight up.

@maxwellmccomb8603 6 жыл бұрын

Ugh yes, was planning on replacing mine within the next few weeks. Thank you!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Maxwell McComb you're welcome!

@Alex-uy7pc 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 yes I appreciated it too. Gonna try to knock them at work tomorrow needed to know if I had to take spindle nut or ball joint apart.

@Paradisj11 3 жыл бұрын

Question for you - can the strut mounts be installed in any orientation or does the left need to mirror the right side? I noticed their are two bumps on the top of the casters and wasn't sure if those needed to be oriented in a specific way. Seems like you could orient each side in three different ways. Does that throw off your alignment to the point where your car could start pulling left or right at higher speeds? Appreciate the video!!

@davebuchanan9761 Жыл бұрын

i want to know too

@josel.dominguez6747 5 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video thanks for sharing and regards.

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you & you're welcome.

@brianskinner4328 6 жыл бұрын

By the way happy and blessed thanksgiving

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Brian Skinner thank you. Same to you!

@brianskinner4328 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. You make it look gravy simple. Keep on making these videos. Question are all subies constructed the same as far as engine, trans, suspension, etc

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Brian Skinner basically, yes. That's why I love them. 95% interchangeable.

@dougsyoutube4724 5 жыл бұрын

Nice work thanks for ur vid:)

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. 👍🏻

@patonbike 3 жыл бұрын

KYB finally came out with full strut/spring assemblies for 05-09 outback/legacy!

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

Good to know!

@stopsign997 4 жыл бұрын

This will be the second video (hopefully) you’ve guided me with success, the first being a timing belt! Question: 2010 Legacy 115k. After I replace both front struts do you recommend a shop to do a alignment? Thanks as always!

@MrSubaru1387 4 жыл бұрын

It would be recommended, but if you marked the camber bolts, it's close enough.

@megakiller999 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! I was thinking of puttting monroe strut assemblies on my 04 LL bean This winter. Do you have any opinion on Monroe?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+megakiller999 they're fairly solid. I'd personally keep with KYB.

@miken8150 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks. Couple questions...why did you show both sides? They looked the same. Also, are all these Subarus your personal cars or customer’s? If yours what do you do with them after fixing them, drive or sell? I would assume you can’t drive them all!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Michael N honestly, did both sides to make the video longer. Haha. All the cars are mine personally, aside for the bug eye WRX, that's a customer's. I buy them cheap, fix them, drive them till I tire of them, then sale at a profit. Usually.

@miken8150 6 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 well keep fixing them-you benefit but so do we! :-)

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Michael N I plan to. 👍

@robstout1267 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Concise, clear, to the point. Nice! General question: Do you consider age of the strut when replacing or simply if there is evidence of leaking? I have 2011 outback with original struts. No performance issues or leaking. 9 year old struts with 130k miles. Would you recommend replacing or waiting until there is clear evidence of failure?

@MrSubaru1387 4 жыл бұрын

60k miles is the normal mileage to consider replacement.

@robstout1267 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 Thanks for the reply. You are a class act!

@robstout1267 4 жыл бұрын

Would you typically replace the spring as well or just the strut? What factors to consider. Also, did you do a video on rear shock replacement? I know you did some work on your brother's 2011 outback, but do not recall if you had performed that service. Thanks.

@davidbasuroy972 9 ай бұрын

thanks for the vid! Going to be doing this tomorrow on my '08. It's an H6 but i'm pretty sure it'll be the same? Not sure if the struts are a bit different with the slightly heavier engine. What does aligning the upper camber bolt do? I'm trying to figure out why that matters... I guess I'll find out tomorrow!

@derrickgarcia303 3 жыл бұрын

On 2013 STI. To install the front strut do you have to remove anything else other than the two strut bolts?

@jonthomas7592 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great information. I have to replace the SUSPENSION STRUT MOUNT. SUSPENSION TOP HAT (FRONT). Would you recommend replacing the whole strut? And if so, can you get the whole assembly OEM? Thanks! Again.

@christopherb2025 Жыл бұрын

I can’t seem to Locate the complete strut Assy. From Subaru. Only individual components. I can find all kinds of aftermarket stuff but you recommend Original Subaru. Suggestions? Thanks! Great vid as always. Any diff installing in a 2000 OBW?

@unclealig Жыл бұрын

hi. nice tutorial. is there a strut bearing on subaru's? is it the triangular part at the upper strut mount?

@mattimarchese1153 2 жыл бұрын

Hey man, great video! Quick question: I changed all 4 struts on my subaru outback 2007 and for some reason the front ended up a bit higher than the back. Any idea of why that might be? I thought that maybe the dealer sold me the wrong rear strut or something. Thanks for your help!

@MrSubaru1387 2 жыл бұрын

Did you tighten all the bolts with the strut hanging? Or did you compress the suspension with a jack first?

@mattimarchese1153 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 on the back I compressed the suspension with a jack first so I could put the axle through, and once the car was one the floor I tightened the strut mount bolts

@mattimarchese1153 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 for the front, I left the strut hanging and then did the rest. And tightened the bolts once the car was on the ground. I also changed the strut mounts in the front, but I don’t think that would make it higher, right?

@joelstevenson1018 5 жыл бұрын

Is the strut the only part I need to replace? Assuming nothing breaks while along the way.

@dand1654 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another clear and precise video. Will you be posting one for that transfer clutch solenoid you diagnosed in 'transmission woes'? Thank you!!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Dan D haven't gotten a chance to get back to the lot to work on the car further. I haven't heard from them either. They might be taking it back to auction rather than fixing it.

@dand1654 6 жыл бұрын

Bummer! I was looking forward to that one cuz my '05 has the same issues. I'll keep it tuned in case you find another. Thanks again!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Dan D I'll try to get ahold of the dealer tomorrow and see what the plan is for this car.

@dand1654 6 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to whatever you bring us!!

@mattnordsell9760 Жыл бұрын

Would a 2016 subaru legacy be the same as in this video for the removal and replacement of struts? I have quick struts that I'm going to be replacing my old struts with, since this past winter destroyed my suspension here in Minnesota.

@Br3ttBork3r 5 жыл бұрын

What happens if the rotor and knuckle won’t tilt back. I can get the bottom bolt but the top won’t get close enough.

@TheOut5 2 жыл бұрын

Do I have to worry about the axle coming out of the diff when I do this? Thanks

@specialized29er86 3 жыл бұрын

Wondering what was the indication that they needed replacing, we have a 2004 Outback with 90,000 k's and she's making some clunking noises when reversing out the driveway or sometimes just taking off.

@mathewsenn 3 жыл бұрын

I would possibly think that could be a transmssion mount, maybe engine mount

@turbo8711 5 ай бұрын

Great video

@chingyinluk7311 6 жыл бұрын

This video is very helpful but I just wonder if I need to do an alignment after replacing it

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

It is recommended.

@ianmccarter7172 Жыл бұрын

thank you!

@johnnysalazar9852 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I noticed you jacked the car from the center. Which jack point is that? And is it safe to jack up a subie using the control arms? Thanks in advance my man!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Johnny Salazar I wouldn't lift the car with the control arm. I place the jack under the center of the crossmember.

@johnnysalazar9852 6 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 Thanks for the reply!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Johnny Salazar you're welcome. 👍

@ArmanAm 6 жыл бұрын

I'm going to replace both struts and springs... Would you recommend using new strut mounts, or can I get away with the old ones? (200k miles, not sure if strut mount was ever replaced). I guess the question would be - how often they brake... They are quite expensive (more than springs..) ~$60 for each... Or I also read tribeca mounts fit as well ($50 each). I'm leaning towards getting tribeca mounts, as mine look very rusted on top and bottom. Will also help to avoid potentially dangerous strut assembly/disassembly on the street (with all pedestrians and other cars passing by)

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

With the mileage, I'd replace the mounts. That said, you can get away with reusing them if they aren't torn or dry-rotted.

@ArmanAm 6 жыл бұрын

The fit according to some reports on russian drive2.ru blogs and according to KYB: www.kyb.com/wp-content/themes/kyb_americas/partnumber.php?part=SM5664&position=Front&mfrlabel=Mount%20Components&parttype=Suspension%20Strut%20Mount Maybe I should just get the KYB mount... Wonder if OEM is made by KYB... Or is it smth not to cheap out on?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

Oem subaru struts are made by KYB.

@ArmanAm 6 жыл бұрын

Will try this setup on 2.5i: Struts - KYB 734034/5 AGX Mounts - KYB SM5664 Springs - 20330AG13A (from H6, hopefully stiffer)

@allancivitello3771 5 жыл бұрын

Hello! I don't understand marking the bolt for alignment when it looks like it goes right back into place ? Or did you mark two things, the bolt and something else ? and i am missing it ?

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

The top bolt is a camber bolt. It is oblong in the center. As you turn it it moves the spindle in or out. You need to mark it because if you don't you can out it back in the wrong orientation.

@Hurbace 2 жыл бұрын

Thank yoiu question for you my son bought a 2006 Legacy Sedan and it needs new struts. What is the most affordable option that would recommend that is not an OEM part?

@MrSubaru1387 2 жыл бұрын

KYBs are the OE, can be got on Amazon for a lot cheaper than buying from the dealer. Same thing.

@nathanielbristow3633 6 жыл бұрын

I am trying to decide between a quickstrut assembly or just replacing the struts. The struts themselves are much cheaper, but not if you need to also replace the mounts. Is it normally needed to replace the mounts too, or could I use the old ones and just replace the struts with a spring compressor? All my struts are the originals and so they have about 147k miles on them, so I am planning to replace all 4.

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

Depends on how the mounts look. Most likely they can be reused, but be sure to check for cracks, tears, etc in the rubber.

@thegoonspot 5 жыл бұрын

Bearings can go bad on the front mounts.

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

This as well.

@sirensara6341 2 жыл бұрын

Do these torque specs apply to the 4th gen Outback 3.6?

@brianskinner4328 6 жыл бұрын

What lineup are equipped with the ez engines. Sorry I don't know much bout subies. Know Ford's pretty much ( grew up on them) also what program do you need for subies and what's the cost. Don't want to take into shop if not needed. Ya know, save $$$ if I can

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Brian Skinner EZ series engine was/is offered in Outback, Legacy, and Tribeca. Any code reader can pull codes. For live data you can download free SSM. It's basically a copy of Subarus OE scan tool, Subaru Select Monitor. You can install it on a lab top and use a generic OBDII to USB adapter.

@jonmo2694 4 жыл бұрын

If I only have a tire jack, could I do one at a time safely?

@Solus 3 жыл бұрын

yes to initially get the car up but please put axle stands under the pinch welds after, those things are unstable if the ground is uneven. they're meant for emergency situations only, remember handbrake on and stick it in gear before lifting.

@jondemise131 Жыл бұрын

Does it matter if the car is on the ground vs up on jackstands when torquing the tower nuts?

@IfYouCheat Жыл бұрын

Carmax drilled the strut tower holes way bigger on my 2018 forester XT… how bad is that?

@michaell8645 6 жыл бұрын

Wife has a 2010 outback, dealer said the air intake gasket needs replaced. Said it was the one on the top of the engine. Is this doable for a shade tree mechanic?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

Intake manifold gaskets? Yes. Pretty straightforward.

@jasperfant1547 5 жыл бұрын

I'm about to replace the struts on my wifes 2010 impreza, i assume it's fairly similar to this video?

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

Yes, should be nearly identical.

@SCampbell1186 6 жыл бұрын

Hey this video is good..but I do have a question..why mark the upper chamber bolts? Ain't that just a bolt that goes through assembly?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

The camber bolt is oblong. Moving it effects your camber. Putting it in any way you please will throw your alignment off.

@SCampbell1186 6 жыл бұрын

Ahhh I see...thank you for the info...I gotta do mine here within the next week or so..so this helps out a ton! I'm subscribed to your page for more peojects!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

Check my latest video on front hubs. I show the top camber bolt and why its positioning is important.

@joshuajack216 10 ай бұрын

Do you have a video for a front strut replacement on an ascent?

@davidgeyer2721 4 жыл бұрын

I successfully got a full set of struts of a parts car, I forgot to mark the 12oclock on the top bolt, what options do I have resolve this issue?

@MrSubaru1387 4 жыл бұрын

Bolt it in and get an alignment.

@MG7316 4 жыл бұрын

So what do you do for stubborn struts? Stuck in the tower seems to be forced in.

@MrSubaru1387 4 жыл бұрын

Hit it with a hammer. Lol As long as the three nuts are removed.

@Gunman1628 6 жыл бұрын

Are you using a used strut? does subaru sell a complete strut assembly including spring etc?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Whyme123 I pulled the front OE struts from my Legacy GT parts car. I doubt Subaru sales the complete strut assembly. The OE shock for Subaru was a KYB. If you watch my video on rear struts, I show the process to assemble the strut. It'll be the same procedure for the fronts.

@NORMAND021 Жыл бұрын

i have a 07 impreza wagon GG, and for some reason, the rear drivers side is sagging an inch, brand new struts all around what could the issue be?

@frankdow472 5 жыл бұрын

How much did it cost for that electric ratchet ? Did you replace old struts with new coil spring n all or use old coil spring's ?

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

store.snapon.com/CTR761B-Series-14-4-V-Ratchets-3-8--14-4-V-3-8-Drive-MicroLithium-Cordless-Ratchet-Kit-P892936.aspx

@brianskinner4328 6 жыл бұрын

Question for ya are the engines any better. I've heard that the ej series are troublesome. We are thinking of getting a subie. We want long lasting and reliability. Not saying that subies are bad, but we've heard that they're expensive to work on, obd system is there own, meaning that you have to have it's own program for the scanner, just can't plug and play. I'm not sure if that's true or bull shit. Help me please

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+Brian Skinner first, that's bs. 96+ Subarus are OBDII. Any code reader/scan tool can communicate. You can't see as much info on a Subaru as say a Chevrolet, but you can scan them. The EZs are far more reliable than the EJs. That said, I've seen many EJs go 200k, 300k, 500k+ miles. All how they're cared for.

@JacanaProductions 6 жыл бұрын

Have a 2002 Outback, everyone I know (with a 2000 to 2003 model) has had head gasket issues (apart from us so guess we are lucky!). My buddies 2005 has an oil leak too. Great cars but yes troublesome - buy a second hand one with a new head gasket! My ODBC $15 scanner works fine. Car seems easy enough to work.

@bertmaster2000 6 жыл бұрын

Another great video, thanks! I’ll be doing this work on my wife’s 2002 LLBean Outback soon. Her subaru has >200K miles, so I cannot justify using OEM struts! I’m about to add a 2002 VDC to my family fleet of subarus. Any sage advice on the VDC system?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+bertmaster2000 nothing comes instantly to mind to look out for.

@amidgetonamoped8637 5 жыл бұрын

Are you available for a phone call? I'm stuck. In removing the old strut, the rotor assembly fell down, like yours did, however I cannot get it to return to it's original position, it's like the cv axel is stopping it... help please!!!

@Sunpresso 5 жыл бұрын

Did u end up finishing the job?

@amidgetonamoped8637 5 жыл бұрын

@@Sunpresso I did. Unfortunately the car still sits, as the LKQ in my area cannot get me the correct rear diff for my car. Very frustrating for sure

@natchradio 4 жыл бұрын

Same thing happened to me. What is the solution?

@thomasvandiver1689 3 жыл бұрын

What tool are you using to mark that bolt?

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

Without looking back in the video I usually mark them with a paint pen, metal scribe, or an automatic center punch.

@homesteadinhawaii3261 5 жыл бұрын

Why is the Amazon stuff junk and do you recommend another brand besides Oem? Thx

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

The Amazon/eBay quick struts collapsed in the rear right after install. A customer brought me a 2001 Forester with the same cheap struts on it this week. It clunks and pops and rides bad. KYB is the OE and what I recommend. Other than that, I don't really have any personal recommendations.

@djorkode1 6 жыл бұрын

Same steps for struts mounts replacement?

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

Essentially. You have to compress the spring with a spring compressor first, then you can remove the strut mount from the strut.

@chasedyer8969 5 жыл бұрын

Can you do this without that tool you used and the end? And what is that tool called? I’m in a pinch and the dealership wants like $650 to replace it. Thanks a lot for the help!

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

What tool?

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

Have the time stamp?

@chasedyer8969 5 жыл бұрын

The tool you used to torque the strut mount. And is that necessary to have? And what do you mean by the time stamp? My apologies for my lack of knowledge lol

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

It's a torque wrench. It's highly recommended as so you get the fasteners tight enough, also prevents you from over tightening and snapping off a fastener.

@chasedyer8969 5 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 thank you very much, i appreciate it! Would is be safe to snug them up and drive straight to a shop to get the torque right?

@mariog2692 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Mr. Subaru, If I cant afford a OEM replacement, what brand would you recomend? my budget is limited so I wonder if this Sen Sen Struts would work? or this are crap? thank you for your amazing videos!

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

Can't say because I don't have experience with that brand. Glad you enjoy the videos. 👍🏻

@kennethanderson1685 Ай бұрын

❤

@rfcdgaf 5 жыл бұрын

Doesn't show swapping of the spring over to the new strut...?

@MrSubaru1387 5 жыл бұрын

This was replacing entire assembled struts. I have another video on the rear showing the disassembly of the struts.

@edwardbntz8825 3 жыл бұрын

Do you need alignment after replacement?

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

Not necessarily, if you marked camber bolts, but it would be recommended.

@edwardbntz8825 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 fantastic, thank you so much for your pront response

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 👍🏻

@Creamo2GS 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have the torque specs for the rear?

@MrSubaru1387 3 жыл бұрын

It's in the video for rear struts.

@bluecollarboy8705 Жыл бұрын

Geez only a quick strut, was hoping to see a real procedure,but fyi You don’t have to mark ANYTHING, the bolts have marks, the STRUTS have marks!!! It’s been a Subaru thing forever!

@chrimay 6 жыл бұрын

Hi my friend, need to make you a question I recently bought a 2002 bugeye swapped to sti engine, And it comes with these shitty Ebay coil overs and I am thinking to make a replacement which some STI pink factory used struts but I am wondering if there are differences between the sedan and wagon models especially in the rear struts, they are 5x100’s, found on eBay complete JDM strut sets around $500 in good condition. Thanks for your answer.

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+chrimay sedan and wagon sturts/springs are different. Use those that correspond to your vehicle.

@chrimay 6 жыл бұрын

MrSubaru1387 thanks a lot

@MrSubaru1387 6 жыл бұрын

+chrimay you're welcome. 👍

@todtalk3912 2 жыл бұрын

My 2010 outback calls for 88 lbs for the lug nuts.

@TangoCharlieAlpha 4 жыл бұрын

How long does this take...on average?

@MrSubaru1387 4 жыл бұрын

For me? About 15-20mins per side.

@TangoCharlieAlpha 4 жыл бұрын

@@MrSubaru1387 Well shoot, I better get er done then! Bought a parts Outback wagon with 150k miles, and I may have to snag the struts for my 305k daily driver, if it doesn't take all that long to swap out. Awesome! Thanks!!!

@MrSubaru1387 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome. 👍🏻