How to Replace Front Strut Assembly 2012-15 Chevy Cruze

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[@YouWhatMate_Official]

This was a LOT more easy than I imagined. Thank you, you just saved me 500 dollars

[@bartpedretti4578]

Thanks TRQ replaced my struts, shocks and a wheel bearing in my Cruze with your parts and video.

[@VmaZ5]

0:39 Additional tip for the top nut holding the strut, if its very rusty. I ONLY had a socket wrench that fit/worked (since other tools I had werent able to hold the bolt in place while spinning the nut), and I was able to remove it by just putting the wheels back on, lowering the car, and trying to remove it like that (I had just given up on it and was thinking of buying appropriate tools but then this idea came). This worked for me, the bolt did not spin anymore while removing the nut but before you raise the car again, leave it on just at the top so the strut doesnt fall. Not sure if it mattered but i also didnt have the sway bar links connected to it, as i was also replacing them.

[@DominiAeternum]

Great video!! This seems way easier than I thought it would be.

[@mikes.4811]

Is it ok to use an impact to remove the top nut, since the center shaft will spin and possibly causing it to leak? Just in case you will be putting the old struts back on. Great video. 🖖

[@jonhsmith2523]

Where can I get that special socket to take the nut off? At 48 seconds, I need this tool . Thanks

[@mariomoraleshernandez5054]

Thanks, you make looks everything is to easy, I gone do it my self now. Thanks.

[@billj4137]

I hope I can do mine in 9 minutes.

[@kodeman3515]

"Bonk" the bolts out. I laughed a little. But it's a good video.

[@thesalvadorfamily5728]

Are those two bolts that you reused the same as the other or are they different lengths/sizes?

[@BigZeus]

Need to align after or since its not really adjustable no?

[@nate83901]

@Big Zeus : yeah I was thinking the same thing from here it looks like it's a pretty straightforward deal I don't know why you would have to realign it

[@danieldubia8557]

@@nate83901 you don’t they just say that cause your messing with a steering/driving component in the front end.

[@mohabiraq1]

i don't think so, he didn't remove the outer so it's not needed.

[@luisvilla799]

Yes you do need to align

[@DominiAeternum]

He did recommend to align right in the beginning of the video. He is altering the position of the cv axle & stabilizer link.

[@beezel08]

Thanks

[@halfwaytheree]

I replaced the spring coils and when i mounted everything the spring coils make a sound and they touch the frame of the car. Any reason why? Everything checked twice.

[@daquonapeede1820]

Do I need an impact Wrench ? And also with this same process Work well with a 2016 or not?

[@julius33313]

What does the 60 degrees do??

[@joser9789]

Do you know what the 2 bolts are called and the bottom of the Strut ? The ones with a spline on them .

[@Adam-iv6lw]

Strut Bolt part # 24430521. I can't find them anywhere but online. The nuts are Suspension Control Arm Nut part # 11546593. I hope this helps you buddy

[@robinlopez1909]

Great video..thanks

[@craiglambert2131]

Why do the new struts clunk when you hit bumps or press the brake or turn.. The new struts are AC Delco loaded struts.. I have had Gabriel and Monroe, and they've did the same! It's frustration and annoying!

[@JJstram84]

how do you know what 48 ft lbs with an standard wrench?

[@dancurrier6421]

if he is replacing the strut the sway bar link only has to be losing from the bottom of it not the top

[@coleyamos]

I bought TRQ struts from partsgeek for my 2015 nissan versa note s and after installing and driving it for a week the top strut plate sticks off the car frame by several millimeters. How do I fix this?

[@DominiAeternum]

Did you align the strut & the other suspension/steering components properly? I would guess that's the issue, you changed the positioning if on the replacement.

[@yajo680]

They mount the tire and the strut that you see is the old one

[@devantetjohnson]

Very nice.

[@mrbenjaminvincent]

I have a 2014 chevy cruze lsand I wanted to know it i could have the car raised

[@brandywyant2900]

Do you know what that plate on the top is calle

[@TRQ]

+Brandy Wyant is the upper strut mount.

[@Jordan.M23]

@@TRQ so there's no need to replace the mount?

[@stevensoares3532]

Almost didn't notice that a different nut was used on the top strut mount on the install. Thanks though, this video was very helpful!!

[@TRQ]

+Steven Soares Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@DustinStapp]

Did you replace the (sway bar?) link and I missed it?

[@raff608]

Looks like he did.

[@QDArt-gj6lb]

He replaced it for. A different video just like the brake rotor

[@frogmanvc]

He didn't mark it with paint.

[@mindkiller6403]

Why, When putting on back the tire, I see the old shock and strut on??