How to Replace Rear Shocks 07-17 Nissan Altima

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your rear shocks. This video is applicable 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 Nissan Altima

🔧 List of tools used:
• Vise-Grips

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[mahmoudbisharat]

Man i love this guy. He makes everything easy to do and understand

[sgt_loeram]

This company has 100% saved me so much money over the years.I picked up my wife’s Altima 5 days ago after they quoted me $740 to replace the rear shocks. I instantly went to aa1Auto and purchased these replacements for $79.98! It’s 5 days later and they’re already replaced! Question: Do you guys have an App or working on getting one?

[HypocriticYT]

These videos allowed me to attempt these repairs easily (first time never that easy). I'm watching this video after replacing strut, shocks and tie rod ends on my Camaro. Now my wife has asked me to replace hers on her Altima! I will look like I came out of a coal mine Her car won't be so clean as this one in the video since she drives it year round in ice and snow and salt!!

[kdrexler]

I’d buy Len a beer anytime. Thanks for giving me all the knowledge and confidence I need to do front and rear on my 2012 Altima.

[stevelowe]

How come you replaced washer opposite of way it came off?

[otisalonzo]

They are charging me 400 at the dealership for this em I getting ripped off with No Vaseline ???

[whiteywoogomez]

This guy does ok but I noticed as well as 2 others noticed he put washer backwards. He's working in a shop. Majority of guys don't have a shop or these tools. Type in 2013-2017 Altima rear shock if you have car in between these years. He does it at home in his driveway with tools most guys have and explains everything nice and slow. Did it my first time like he shows work out great.

[HypocriticYT]

I use a color coded torque extension with my air gun, it gets it close to the torque and then I finish with a torque wrench.

[wilsonrawlin]

Old school torque specs are Two clicks in the elbow. ;D
Shock Nuts are nylon self locking nuts.
That's a badass torque wrench.

[rummimg]

Hell why the hell Nissan using uncommon sockets for their car. No 16, 18 on most of the ratchet and wenches

[thomasbergman]

Be aware that the bottom bolt that holds the shock in place might end up breaking off!! Start asking dealerships for that before you even start the job!!

[jonathanc]

12:38 what is that black spring ? And does that need to replaced as well ? I’m new

[ChefMainski]

Never been a fan of new parts on old parts just get the whole asembly

[_Jut.]

No need to go through trunk for anything in 2017 altima ?

[hmathome]

Very helpful. I think you put the metal washer in wrong side up.

[vtramell]

Love these videos. They are easy to follow and shows how most repairs can be carried out without a shop full of expensive specialty tools.

I do wonder why you do not try to clean up some of the components that are being re-used. For instance, I would have taken a wire wheel to the shock mount and applied a couple coats of rust preventative paint to prevent further corrosion.

[Ayixlia]

OH, no I put the strut mount washers on backwards. Will it damage anything?

[JesusCruz-qekw]

What is the point of pushing down the rear strut 5 or 10 times?, Please let me know, Thank you

[douglasmelendez]

Only one mistake the big washer. You put it back wrong check the video again. The white washer, the last one on the top