2013-2018 Nissan Altima Torque Strut Mount Replacement [2.5L QR25DE]

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

* NOTE: This job can be done without removing the cowl, although you have to pry the strut bar for bolt clearance. When I made this video I wasn’t smart enough to think or mention that, however this is the “by the book” method. And personally, I’m not the biggest fan of prying on stuff lol ✌️

[@missaeldiaz2770]

You think the bolt will come out if you don’t remove the cowl

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@missaeldiaz2770 some chose to pry the strut bar up with a big pry bar and force it out. I’m not a huge fan of that method, as I typically don’t like prying on parts lol….but it can be done

[@missaeldiaz2770]

@@TheOriginalBeeCeeby prying what do you mean forcing out the bolt. ?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@missaeldiaz2770 no, prying the strut bar out of the way. So basically you would remove the bolts of the strut mount on the passenger side, then pry the bar up by the corner….which in turn could give you the clearance you need to remove the bolt.

[@mIkeyGermita]

I've watched hundreds of automotive repair videos and can confidently say this was one of the best I've ever watched. You speak well, clearly, very easy to understand, explain what you're doing, give socket sizes and even torque specs (even went as far as showing the numbers in the shop manual!!) I had a clunking sound every time I went into reverse on my '13 It got worse and I'd hear it every time I went into or switched gears. Brought it to a good shop and they couldn't figure out out (blamed something I knew damn well wasn't the issue) Finally ordered the Torque Strut mount as part of a $70 kit that included motor mounts and trans just as a part of preventative maintenance. Watched your video and knocked it out in under 15 minutes due to how good a job you did explaining. Thank you brother. An issue that's been annoying me for 2 years is finally comprehensively solved for $70 and 15 minutes of my time. Wild how simple the solution can be sometimes. A tip for anyone who reads this: you don't need to remove the plastic clip that retains the wiper motor wiring harness. The passenger side of the strut brace only needs to slide towards the rear of the car a few inches so you can leave that attached and won't have any issues. Thanks again BeeCee!!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thanks for the comment man! Definitely appreciate it! Glad it helped and you resolved your problem!!!

[@joshuabarr6511]

Wow FINALLY a job that is harder on the 2.5!! I swear everything else is a nightmare on my 3.5 😂

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Lol the 3.5L is definitely tight to work!!

[@redhaze2012]

I see where I committed my mistake, i didn't know a torque wrench was needed, this was very important information for me, thank you 🙏🏽

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Yea man you learn new things every day! You can get away without a torque wrench on most bolts (once your accustomed to wrenching on vehicles), but they are good to follow and i always say they dont make torque specs for no reason!

[@mIkeyGermita]

You don't technically "need" a torque wrench if you're experienced wrenching. I just finished this job and didn't realize till the end I didn't have mine. For those with less experience however, a torque wrench is absolutely a great idea!

[@mIkeyGermita]

well said@@TheOriginalBeeCee !

[@P_double_H]

Your videos are excellent. For the future, please consider using a camera mounted on your head. That way you could have both hands available for the job. Thanks again!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I appreciate the comment 👍👍

[@curtiskim0324]

best of the best altima DIY youtuber. I was able to change transmission fluid before. Now I can change torque strut mount if I find some crack. Superb work and Thanks a lot.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thanks a lot! I truly appreciate your comment! 🙏

[@reybarraza5246]

Thanks man this is perfect!! Need more videos for Nissan

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

🙏🙏

[@ronlacher6818]

Great video but isn't there a lower torque are that should be replaced at the same time? Also wondering how did you know it was bad? It looks the same as new in the video.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@ronlacher6818 motor mounts don’t need to be replaced at the same time. Especially in this case….The torque strut on these vehicles are prone to earlier failure. All the other mounts on this car in particular still looked new at the time of this job….if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Typically, these fail way before any other mount on these cars will start wearing. And i knew it was bad by visual inspection. I reviewed how it was bad @14:42. The rubber around the center bolt hole separated.

[@omarmas3621]

I have 2018 Nissan Altima . The torque mount is bigger and I can’t get it out because the black hardline is in the way. What is the black hardline, can I remove it myself?

[@dancadigan1737]

What are the torque settings for the bolts for all (4) mounts - Engine and Transmission. The data on the Nissan Manual have me VERY confused. Thanks

[@nestorf.6024]

When reading the Nissan manual, use the second number in (parentheses). For example it may show a White Wrench diagram with " 105.0 (11,77) " next to it. That means 77 ft-lbs. The white wrench in a black background = ft-lbs, black wrench in a white background = in-lbs. Don't mix those up.

[@leenozatc125m5]

Wonder how bad putting bolt size hole with step bit above bolt... I think it would be fine myself. Ide have dunnit

[@txmmyg704]

Thanks for the tutorial! By any chance do you HAVE use a jack to do the replacement? Thanks in advance

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

No, I didn’t use a jack when doing this job.

[@P_double_H]

You only need to support the engine if you are going to replace the lower mount which is called the hydraulic mount, but just for the strut a jack is not required.

[@tyronmcquinn5653]

I simply cut a small triangle in mines bolt came right out

[@cryptoking_13]

Have you changed the other mount below that one? I think it's called hydraulic mount. Did you have any vibrations? Have an annoying vibration sound when going into reverse and forward at low speed.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I have not. This is the only mount I’ve replaced on a 5th gen. altima.

[@P_double_H]

Same here.. annoying vibration when cold start, forward and reverse at very low speed.. once the engine spools up the vibration is gone.. and when the engine is warm, no vibrations. I checked this torque strut and it seems it's kind of broken, but not really broken like the one in the video. As far as the hydraulic mount below. i have no way to check it unless I remove it. Mine is a 2014 model 2.5S. Did you fix yours already? If so, anything you would like to share would be tremendous help!

[@Chaki_]

@@P_double_Hkinda of experiencing the same thing, but also noticing a rubberish vibrations on the passenger side. at first i thought maybe it was a belt or pulley but now thinking it’s this. did you figure it out yet ?

[@georgefigueroa7314]

Thanks bro well explained great job. That’s was a lot of help.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Glad it helped! Appreciate the comment

[@mannydiaz2329]

thank you sir, now I can go fix my car

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@nunicypo4442]

So u don't have to jack the motor if replacing torque strut mount?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Nope!

[@flyncfi]

Thanks For your thorough Video!!!! From start to finish. The only trouble I had was the engine dropped 2 inches even though I had it supported under the oil pan. Tried lifting it by the pan and trans and other areas but, had to hook some chains to the top motor mount holes and lifted it that way to get the torque bolt back in. Your videos are very helpful ! Thanks again ! liked and subscribed for sure !!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Thanks for the comment! Glad you got it done 🙏

[@erdoganog]

What is the tightening torque specs do I need to make it ? I got the 2019 body I’m thinking should be the same ?

[@DeLaCruz03]

Did you ever figure it out? I need the torque specs too

[@ckofer]

will this fit a 2017 nissan altima sv? i ask becuase the original part is black and is round, the one you installed has a sharp corner. Is it compatable with the original part #11350-3TA0B?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Yes, the new models in the 5th generation were equipped with the black round styled one. The one outlined in the video would work/fit, but if you look up the part on Rockauto for example, you can buy the same black round styled one as well. www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/nissan,2017,altima,2.5l+l4,3435381,engine,torque+strut+mount,5556

[@laureanolarraga898]

I came here because of vibration, is this the right replacement to do?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Motor mounts can definitely cause vibration. But….this is only one of 4 mounts. So you need to partner the vibration with a visual inspection. As in, check this upper torque strut mount for damage. You can get an idea of what a damaged/ripped mount looks like from looking at the one in the video. If it’s ripped, you have your answer. But keep in mind there are 4 mounts….this one (torque strut upper mount), torque strut rear lower mount, pass side engine mount, and transmission mount.

[@berkleypamplin5617]

Where did you get those torque specs from? I need the torque specs for the right side motor mount bolts.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

www.nicoclub.com/nissan-service-manuals

[@DIYVariety]

Thanks for the help

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@TheHobbyistChannel]

I see you don't use any loctite or alternative. Not needed?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Not at all. If it was, I would have mentioned it. I try to cover all bases in my DIY’s.

[@johnzvodar4471]

I like to add that the 2011 is identical

[@JohnJohnson-sf5wl]

Did you have to jack the engine up?

[@TheDarkSoul69x420]

He didn’t

[@owencrutcher493]

How long does it take? My son will be doing because he's ASE certified. It's his first time doing a strut mount change. Needless to say he's good at what he does.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

This is relatively simple and upfront, so it shouldn’t take to long. I would say under an hour no matter how you approach it.

[@owencrutcher493]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee Thank you!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@owencrutcher493 np! 🙏

[@owencrutcher493]

@TheOriginalBeeCee My son spent two years at a community college (not a trade school) to learn how to work on cars. About two years after he finished school and was working at Infinity, he decided that he didn't want to do it anymore. So he partnered with a friend and started a cabinet business, but he still does side work and keeps his credentials active.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

@@owencrutcher493 nice that’s awesome! Always a good trade and skill to have in your back pocket!

[@juniorundersea]

does it make any noise like rubbery noise in the passenger side that you can hear it inside the cabin when shift in to reverse ? some people say is the mount and others is this part ,what are the symptoms if is this anchor mount ?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

You might get a mild noise, this car really wasn’t making much noise. I noticed it was separated when inspecting the vehicle. But if you have a noise partnered with visual damage/defect to the mount is how you would help verify if this is indeed bad.

[@juniorundersea]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee thank you

[@Chaki_]

did you figure out what it was ? experiencing the same thing

[@juniorundersea]

@@Chaki_ is the mount from the passenger side .

[@RalphZenitram]

Great video Thanks!

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

🙏🙏🙏

[@7HEREALDON]

How would this work on a 3.5 engine?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Should pretty much be exactly the same.

[@chiquinkillo]

muy bien explicado

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Gracias 🙏

[@johnathanwilson7615]

What's the bolt size on the torque mount? I need to replace it and can't find the size anywhere

[@joe76238]

Side bolt nut started to strip and want turn so guess gonna have to pay $500 to get it fixed

[@kels7780]

Can this one problem cause the engine to shake a bunch

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

I wouldn’t necessarily say a bunch lol….but definitely some vibration and not quite as sound as normal. You can easily visually inspect it and see if its compromised though

[@MrKickerZz]

I just spent a few hours trying to remove the passenger side motor mount... That shit is impossible without removing some AC and power steering lines.... So I gave up and put the old mount back in place lol stupid Nissan...

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

yea man that thing is pretty large lol. I think you can get away with doing it if you disconnect the one AC Line. Gonna have to recharge it of course if you do, but might be worth it if the mount is really that bad.

[@tousshong9438]

I have a 2019 Altima and I already had to replace my too because the rubber is already torn too. Nissan probably have a bad design or used cheap materials. LOL

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Everything is cheap these days really unfortunately

[@CristianPacheco-yd7hl]

Swivel socket 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

…would have changed absolutely nothing.

[@jasonmccoy6052]

Totally a dumb engineering mistake yeah lets make something to inhibit getting this bolt out with something that has to take 10-15 min to remove when it literally can be a 2 min job if that bar wasnt there.

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Yupp

[@C.nancy12]

My original mount is all black looks like rubber not metal, I bought a metal one would it be the same function ?

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

The black ones are nylon, the metal ones are alloy. They just had 2 different designs for some reason. They should be interchangeable with no issues though. Let me know how it goes!

[@C.nancy12]

@@TheOriginalBeeCee I did it and it worked 👍👍👍👍👍 cars been running smooth. I was scared cause the original part did look a tiny bit bigger, but alls good

[@TheOriginalBeeCee]

Nice! Glad you got it done 👍