How to Replace Front Strut Mount 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install a front strut mount on your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. If your vehicle is equipped with struts as separate components, rather than a complete assembly, eventually you may need to replace the mount.

This repair was done on a 2008 Toyota Corolla S 1.8L Sedan 4-Door FWD Automatic and the process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Corolla
2004 Toyota Corolla
2005 Toyota Corolla
2006 Toyota Corolla
2007 Toyota Corolla
2008 Toyota Corolla

Tools you will need:
• 19mm Socket
• 21mm Socket
• Strut Spring Compression Tool
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun
• Safety Glasses
• Wheel Chocks

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[whogivesafourx]

Great presentation, first one I've seen which include the important Torque Settings, which is crucial when doing the job correctly.

[Roleplay]

New mount. But everything else will fail the day after :D
Anyway, you make it look easy. Very nicely done!

[jurekogorek]

good job, all you need is to show what the damaged part looks like

[The_Durrs]

The free play in the two lower bolts on the strut DO have an impact on the alignment. I’ve personally tightened the top bolts before I put the lower two in and it gets the alignment way closer to the actual original. And yes I have tried this doing bottoms first and it’s way more out of alignment.

[gottawon]

What could you use for a spring compressor if you don't have one?

[MikeJones-rkun]

Great video. I wish my mount bolts were accessible like these.

[aakudev]

Thanks, do you think there should be a rubber mount on the top between the chassis and the strut Mount, or it's always without a rubber layer. Was just thinking it could help take some sound and vibrations off the chassis.

[franciscomartinez]

What if the top mount is having a small gap after is install and when turning the weeel the top hit the side of wall and make a clunks noises strud is new top mount and

[Yossarianhoenikker]

The upper spring seat rotated out of it's original position when you tightened the mounting nut. Does that not matter?

[eliabagbavor]

Will the trq mount work with kyb strut