How to Replace Front Strut 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla

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This video shows you how to install new reliable TRQ struts in your 2003-2008 Toyota Corolla. TRQ Struts are made to fit your vehicle exactly, just like the original part. Struts can wear out as early as 50,000 miles. You should inspect them regularly for leaks or wear. Save time, money, and hassle by replacing an entire strut assembly.

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
• 3/8 Inch Impact Gun

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[RyanJDyck]

Love how short it was yet more informative than most.

[lawtownonline]

Thanks! Just paid "around" $350 for all 4 TRQ struts/ shocks. Mechanic's estimate was over $1200.

[TaylorZ]

GREAT video! It's easy to understand, short and to the point yet informative with no long winded explanation or awful background music!

[Kmerrihue]

Perfect timing on this, I need to change the struts on my commuter Corolla. Thank you!

[GenericIOS]

This is a very informative and well put together video! Thanks! Great camera angles to see everything

[janicejohnson]

WOW . . XCLNT VIDEO . . . So If you did this in less than 5 minutes for 1 side then I suspect it should take me .... maybe 45 minutes for just 1 side ??? ( LOL ) . . . I don't have a lift "and" I dn't have air tools . . . HOWEVER you did show the lil secrets . . NOW I am off to work on my 2007 Toy Corolla . .. Wish me luck . . MANY THNX & Much appreciation . . . BTW . . I just watched your other video related to rear strut removal & installation . . .

[armontewilborn]

His video was self explanatory and very simple I love it

[jayzee]

Appreciate the efficiency of this video and the torque specs. Excellent

[littlej]

Great video and great production quality. Clear, quick and no fluff. If you live in the salt belt, hose your hardware down prior to the repair. A day ahead if you can. Usually inspect, spray it all down and then order parts. Makes disassembly easier in those areas. Excellent video and solid work

[divinevisionstudios]

This saved me over $200! Thank you SO MUCH!!!!

[Schnelllll]

Awesome, just did mine with my oil change. 113ftlb almost got me as a petit woman at the end of a very long week though! 😆

[weirdkidfatkid]

If you’re struggling with getting the sway bar link unstuck, make sure both of your front tires are lifted, because all of your weight is on one tire/swaybar

[robertlee]

Thanks for posting this super informative video!

[АндрійЗадулий]

hi.i recently purchased a 2005 toyota corolla your videos are very helpful.are you in canada

[jacksgames]

Either I’m way to confident in my skills or you made this look so easy

[Rois]

Quick question for ya. I just bought some sport shocks. They came in and I gave it a little go and pressed on it before installing the springs on it. What I noticed was that one took significantly longer to come back out all the way. They were not matching in compression/rebound. How do I evaluate this type of situation? What would you do if you bought two front shocks from a reputable performance brand and they would most likely be lopsided in performance?

[dmoster]

Thanks so much for this! The video makes this look like such a quick job, too. What would you say is a realistic time commitment for doing one of these at home?

[joeknoepfler]

How accurate do you really need to be with torque? If I just impact everything down what’s the worst that would happen?

[arthurl.]

Actually you don't need an alignment after replacing struts on that car.
The only adjustment is front toe. No camber or caster
So changing out struts won't affect the toe setting.