How to Inspect and Replace Strut Mounts on Your Car

Strut mount replacement. How to replace broken strut mounts on your car, DIY with Scotty Kilmer. How to inspect strut mounts. How to tell if strut mounts are bad and how to replace them. If your car clunks and makes noise when you hit bumps, it usually means it's a broken strut mount. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 50 years.

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[andrewjohnson]

Always make sure to exercise caution with compressed suspension coil springs. Be sure your compressor is in good mechanical condition and lube the bolts of the compressor heavily with axle grease. If you see the compressor hooks moving or slipping under tension, STOP and relieve the pressure.

Tighten each side equally. 3 turns on one side, 3 on the other. Alternate.

Improper compressing of front springs will kill you if they break loose and hit you.

[miasoculpa]

Scary is the most important details Scotty left out. I hope a 1st timer looks at more videos after being entertained here before tackling the job.

[AmoristKOS]

I always feel so relieved to see you when I search for "how to's". You make everything short, sweet and simple. You allow me to conjure the confidence I already possess. Sometimes people just need a little push and you do it right!

[asafali]

Sir...its very helpful...no drags..no drama..but straight forward and clear. All the best

[stephen]

I read lots of web page about strut mount and none can demonstrate as clear as in your video. Thanks.

[dr.detroit]

Great video, I'm dealing with strut and mount replacement right now on my '92 Dodge Shadow. Boy, it sure must be nice not to have to deal with rust belt corrosion on all the parts.

[timhall]

Scotty, you would be a great auto shop teacher !

[theconsciousmovement]

I'm doing this now and he definitely makes it look easier than it actually is

[kypxozr]

This probably is not what my car needs. But just had to post a +1 because he's so fun and entertaining! I love this guy!

[rohitmeinia]

that's a world record....new strut in 3 mins

[jimscimonetti]

Thank you!!! I just bought new struts for the rear of my 170, 000 mile Honda CR-V and they told me to get strut mounts. I was wondering if this was important or of it was an up-sell job. Thank you for this video. I can see why this would be a good thing to replace on a car with this many miles on it. I appreciate your advice. I love your channel.

[keneutsey]

Great video, Excellent editing ! ! !  And you have an very upbeat tempo that makes your videos all the more watchable.

Nice job Scotty, Im doing a lot of repairs myself so your videos are really useful, only problem is that things rust too much here in Czech republic. Only suggestion I have is that its better to actualy split the "split pin" after you put the nut on, not just bend it, because it can fall out easily due to vibrations.

[psdaengr]

Nice video. The only things I'd add is that first, usually it's MUCH easier if you slightly loosen the top nut and the 3 bolts before jacking up the vehicle. That the strut mount had failed doesn't change that, unless the shock is blown. Second, you'll need a front end alignment.

[cpfb]

Thanks Scotty! Saved my bacon again! Forgot which way the arrow pointed. Put it all together and nothing lined up! Watched your vid, loosened the assembly, adjusted and back on with zero issues! Thanks again!!

[michaelhathaway]

this was so great, Thank you for putting this together and making the quick edits, this was great for low brow mechanics that know enough to know whats going on but the extra knowledge to fix one's own equipment.

[THEREALJP]

Putting a set of struts on a minivan this weekend and you just showed me in 3.5 minutes exactly what I was wanting to know, thanks for the short and straight to business tutorial... Subscribed btw.

[ShyLeonheart]

Youtube recommended this as the right time. My car just started clangin' & bangin' last week after work. After inspecting the bay, I noticed that the passenger side strut rod was tilted towards the driver's side. Now, I'm certain it's the mount that broke.

[TomBridle]

Hey Scotty, I've been working on an 88 Celica for about a year now, it had been sat for 10 years, outside and on earth. But it's up and running now! I only recently discovered your videos, but they are most helpful. I'm getting ready to change the shocks and mounts now, Hopefully no more enormous clonks from dreadful british roads!