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@LouinVB In most cases that's how it's done but in this case the rubber mount was broken and there was no way to get the socket to fit while it was on the vehicle. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

Interesting. Upon reinstalling the nut do you do it before or after the strut is installed?

Does it necessery to change both strut mount? In my case only the passenger side gone bad.

Thanks for the tip. I will make sure to do this when I change my strut mounts

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@brinafees Try bouncing on the front to see if you can recreate the noise or jack it up and see if the bolt is shifting. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

brinafees; Things may seem tight on top but still be bad. Two things to try: take a large screw driver or pry bar and try moving the center (strut/shock) nut either direction or #2 have someone turn the steering wheel while you watch that center shaft/nut to see how bad it moves. This is how I confirmed that mine was bad. Also check other linkage on the steering assembly. Good luck

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@NordicPride970 thanks for the safety concern I usually Use my impact socket. Safety is important. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

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quik ques, when removing sway bar front links ( or joints, or struts) is it important to have both wheels up off ground to relieve pressure on the the parts so the bolts come loose, or its ok to leave one tire on the ground, ? @@BIGWILLSCARCARE

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I'm my case it came with it but it will tell you in the directions when you are ordering it. Thanks for watching please Subscribe if you haven't already

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It's a slightly different set up but if the mount is bad or spring is damaged it can cause noise. Thanks for watching please Subscribe if you haven't already

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@FG specs might be different between vehicles but torque specs should be within the same range for vehicles. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

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They don’t require lube. Probably a worn out rubber isolator. The factory doesn’t lube any of this stuff so I’d omit that

@@nordicpride9708 I tried everything and I just decided to get rid of the front pair. I purchased some coil overs and it fixed my issue. I was getting too frustrated hearing the noises with every turn

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@Byron Herbert that works👍, I've actually done that before. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

Won't that damage the strut tube?

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@Sherwin Darsoo are you talking about the nut on the top of the strut? If so there was no room to fit a socket. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE OK. Thanks for explaining.

Don't the shafts have an Allen key fitting on top to keep the shaft from moving? My Mazda does. I apply some Liquid Wrench and let it sit and it usually comes off ok.

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Right.. break the center strut nut before removing the strut assembly from the car.

Not all vehicles allow enough space for you to compress the spring while its mounted on the car

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@Armani Orta I usually use KYB struts and keep my original springs Iand for the mount I use KYB or Monroe and they come with bearings. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

Could be stabilizer bushings but have someone turn the wheel while you stay outside and listen. Make sure you do it safely and with someone you trust. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

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It's possible but you may have another issue like ball joint or tie rod end worn-out. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

@Family Man 140k and the shocks were just replaced months before. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

I heard that if you replace the whole assembly, you will not get the same soft ride that Lexus has because the spring is different. The spring makes a big difference in the quality of ride. Lexus springs are specially made to give you that unique soft, smooth ride. This is why it is good to preserve the spring and replace only the shock and mount unless you do not care much about quality of ride. This is what I will have to do on my es350 as it makes annoying popping noise whenever I turn to the left.

@@tommason5689 springs wear out also

@@spannaspinna Only way spring can wear out is by being permanently compressed from original length. Usually springs outlast life of the car. Scotty Kilmer also recommends preserving the spring; otherwise, you will no longer have Lexus quality ride.

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I torque it with the vehicle on the ground and you can also hold the rod through the spring by hand NOT with a tool. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE, thanks for your reply. I cannot find the torque spec for 2006 Toyota Siena Le's rod nut. Is it between 36 and 40 ft-lb?

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE Is the rod nut at the top mount of the strut and shock assembly pre-torqued?

If you order the assembly it is torqued but if you have to put it together then you have to torque it

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Yes you can just don't remove it all the way until you you compress the spring with a spring compressor. Thanks for watching please Subscribe if you haven't already

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@norakat the dot is usually used for alignment upon install so you know the orientation to put the replacement. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE - I thought these mounts were symmetrical. Are you saying that the position changes the alignment?

@@norakat the spring cup below the strut mount is angled which is why the arrows must line up. If they dont line up the strut will not fit correctly on the fender

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@@BIGWILLSCARCARE I did sub. Its not dangerous driving the car with slight rattle in strut mount is it? I wanted to wait atleast another couple years or 10k miles as I just bought the car. 97 Lexus es300 just rolled over 50k miles. Everything else is solid and passed inspection at Toyota dealership. My strut mount isnt broken like this. Its the start of it breaking though with metallic slap when I hit large cracks in road. I don't have grinding and movement with middle bolt shifting when you push down on the car. It hasn't gotten to this point yet. Ill change them in the next 5-10k or 2 years as we only use the car to get to work and groceries store. Gets driven locally about 3k per year I'd say. Ill keep an eye on it though. I heard you can spray that silcone lube on these and noise goes away. Strange when temperatures are above 50 degrees Fahrenheit the noise is gone. I can't see changing it out yet as most cars ive seen hit 100-150k miles before doing struts. I plan on just changing strut mounts with Moog quickstruts with mounts included when originals start to fail as they're still very nice. It seems alot easier and more logical to change everything. That's why I wanted to wait as my struts still have alot of life left. Also most shops will only install quick strut and won't change over Springs to new struts then alone ask for them to change strut mounts. Its more labor to do mounts versus quick strut so I mise well just change the struts. I feel more confident doing struts at my buddies garage. Just 5 bolts each strut. It just makes more sense. Front seems easy but the rear you have to remove seats. That should be fun. Either way only paid 3 grand for the car. Were low income and like to fix things when its more serious even though I want to fix sooner but worried other things might fail with the car being 25 years old like fuel pump, alternator, starter, sensors, transmission. Who knows. Beauties of being poor.

@@familyman8644 I heard that if you replace the whole assembly, you will not get the same soft ride that Lexus has because the spring is different. The spring makes a big difference in the quality of ride. Lexus springs are specially made to give you that unique soft, smooth ride. This is why it is good to preserve the spring and replace only the shock and mount unless you do not care much about quality of ride.

@@tommason5689 You want have the same ride unless you use OEM parts. All the aftermarket stuff are junk. This is why one OEM strut costs more than a set of four aftermarket.

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You don't have to but it's best to change things in pair. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

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Is that all I need is the mounts

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@OceanJumper thanks for the concern. The view from the camera is not the same as my view. The spring is pointing towards the wall and ceiling and Springs do not snap together they snap apart so my fingers and body are safe. Please Subscribe if you haven't already

@Legacy Trans Global straight through a person is an exaggeration

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@James Anderson in some cases yes but in this case the rubber mount was broken and there was no way to get the socket inside without compressing the spring. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE Your right. Just replaced my R Rear strut last night and the top wouldn't budge from that position of removing it.

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If I'm replacing the strut yes but if I'm reusing the strut then I don't want to damage the rod. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

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@chad wick the shocks were replaced but the mount broke a few weeks later and I don't care for aftermarket springs. They sit higher than oem and sag after a short time. Thanks for watching please LIKE and SUBSCRIBE if you haven't already. Also follow me on IG Big Will Car Care

I bet you don't get the same soft, smooth ride any more from your Lexus. Lexus springs are specially made and you cannot buy it from any other vendor.

@pornokid333 hanks for the safety concerns. I am aware of the danger however the camera angle is not my actual position in relation to the danger of the strut and sping and the upper nut was not possible to remove on the car due to the fact that the upper rubber mount was broken and a socket was not able to fit. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

Most times those are not the top quality ones and the springs are not as heavy duty depending on the vehicle. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

Not in this case. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

@My experiences The struts were recently changed so in this case it would be a waste of money. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already