How to Replace Front Strut 2003-08 Toyota Matrix

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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 video shows you how to install new reliable TRQ struts in your 2003-2013 Toyota Matrix.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2003 Toyota Matrix
2004 Toyota Matrix
2005 Toyota Matrix
2006 Toyota Matrix
2007 Toyota Matrix
2008 Toyota Matrix
Tools you will need:
• 22mm Wrench
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 17mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 22mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Large Locking Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Air Impact Gun 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Socket Driver
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Swivel
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Bungee Cord
• Liquid Thread Locker
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Wheel Chocks
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[@tomshiba51]

Out of curiosity, I watched another video describing the same procedure. It is 24 minutes long and includes a lot a story telling and head scratching by the presenter. He completed the job, but it took a lot longer. I much prefer some one getting to the point; it saves time and confusion.

[@CTAjunior]

This channel is phenomenal. On my 2006 Matrix I need to replace the rotors, axles, seals, links and shocks. Yup. All that. And all the videos are here. These videos makes it so much easier and gives confidence. I wish there were more videos like these for different brands of cars.

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[@MarzNet256]

They are super useful. Just replaced the starter on a 2006 Matrix with 195,000 miles. Just found out the front right strut is covered in dirty oil, but not dripping-gonna keep an eye on it for now.

[@clarkykent1967]

1 question I have is ... if your going to change one strut might as well change the second one, is this good advise?

[@yomduong5529]

Awesome video. Precise and to the point. Other videos would of been 45 minutes of unrelated content. Great job! 👍🏼

[@SuperRedhat123]

Straight to the point, no 'heeey whats up you tubers my name is John I grew up in Kansas and I have a whole life history for you before I show you a shaky video missing the key things you actually wanted to see..." SUBSCRIBED, thanks!!

[@RolfGelert]

Used this video to prep for our 2006 toyota matrix strut replacement. Was easy after spraying with penetrant.

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Excellent, tutorial thank you very much. 👍👍

[@mickbrown815]

Great video it’s always nice seeing a professional at work, keeping it simple and safe!

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Hah. Conveniently doesn’t cover getting off the bottom end link bolt lol. I use my small dremel extension with a cutoff wheel to slice the bolt.too tight for a regular cutoff wheel. Just making two big slices in it is usually enough to get it to budge.

[@clarkykent1967]

One of the best vids I've watched for fixing or replacing something. Thank you !!!Subscribed You saved me $1,200 in labor costs.

[@AmeriFanPicker]

Great god. Actually those big bolts go from front to back according to the factory manual. Prolly don’t matter

[@photo2u401]

Your videos are fantastic!! Quick question about torque Toyota Matrix 2010 front suspension: top suspension mount x3 blots, the lower shock absorber assy x2 blots, and stabilizer link assy x1 bolt. Pleaae let me know. Many Thanks!!

[@WillWarren-i8l]

Where did you find locking pliers with narrow curved jaws? My vise grip is too wide for the sway bar. Great videos!!

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Thanks for the tutorial excellent presentation, now I can do it myself. You gave me the confidence. 👍👍🙏

[@abrahamayala4479]

What are the size of the bolts that hold the roder and strut together?

[@bradymac7516]

Is an alignment required after strut replacement?

[@leeroberts5071]

What size were those bolts from the knuckle to the strutt

[@FlyingAxel1010]

What is the part number for the horseshoe plate that can be seen @2:46 ?

[@1972mdc]

Your videos are fantastic

[@carlmatthews6437]

Verical lol

[@TenSuns1914]

Exceptional video.

[@tomshiba51]

Now this is how an informative video should be; clear, in order, helpful tips, and void of story telling. Thank you, I shall be replacing my struts with little drama thanks to your video. Whoo hah!

[@TRQ]

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[@Greenrosettas]

Torqued!

[@briansgalaxynote2]

For some reason I have seen that the 2 hub to strut bolts vary in sizes for different models. Some take a 19mm socket, others a 21mm. I found a 12 point 7/8 fits nice and tight, but one of my bolts is frozen so bad I might have to grind it off. And good luck finding a replacement for it online.

[@BChunter56]

HELP! I was installing the new strut, and when torquing the top strut to body nuts down to 29 Ft lbs, 2 of the 3 studs literally sheared in half. The only thing I did do differently, is I started torquing these ones first, without doing the rest and setting the vehicle back down on the ground. Is that why this happened? How do I prevent this from happening again?

[@kowalityjesus]

Hey my man you saved me $1000 thanks! Subscribed

[@cherylforbes2794]

Great tutorial. Thanks👍

[@crystalblevins1196]

Veerhicle!!..lol!

[@m.t.426]

I have to have my front struts replaced supposedly.I don't trust mechanics.I think they are all liars and thieves.This was interesting though.I was wondering what that round thing was under the hood.

[@syedjavedahmad9719]

Excellent, you explained it so well. Thanks for the tutorial 👍👍, now I am confident I can do it.

[@Bellathebear777]

It's nice to see a straightforward replacement, without a bunch of nonsense. Nice 👍 vid. By Far, the Best video. Thank you

[@ecpoirier]

I wish I could find videos, as informative, as clear, as detailed for my 2010 WRX. Well done, and now I am confident I can perform this to my wife's car. Thank you.

[@Benjamin-et3ii]

Now I only neee the wife to trust me enough so she can let me do the change.. great video dude

[@kiethsurf9544]

Excellent, no BS, quick, just the important info.

[@ThairWHadid]

Thank you for the video it is helpful ............ where I can get the torque list for the bolts to tight ?

[@marckemp9955]

I probably would have cleaned those bolts up on the wheel

[@BobandKara]

This dude from 1a Auto vids

[@z.byers88]

Excellent video, especially since you show the "cheat" for getting the sway bar end links off.

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[@bruiz027]

Where do I get the copper never seize?

[@briniball1066]

Great video thanks

[@EnriqueGonzalez-fi3rz]

Muy bueno amigo👍👍👍

[@td8149]

What was the size of the wrenches you used. To remove the 2 bolts of the strut base

[@z.byers88]

21mm

[@davidg5704]

19 mm two bolts that hold struts to knuckle. 21 mm lug bolts.

[@troudecul69]

thank you !!! great explanation and tutorial, straight to the point.