How to Replace the Front Struts on a 2013 Toyota Corolla

[@joelzubiate9352]

Roy is legit!!! He’s one of the great ones here on KZbin. He so calm and patient and knowledgeable. He’s the master tech I want to learn from. Thank you Sr. Blessings to you and all your descendants. Roy is the man!!!

[@lilricky7166]

Nice! Like the way you explain everything, especially the hack of using another wrench for leverage!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙 🤙🤙

[@jbrandon45]

Camber gauge!...learned something new today! Cool stuff! Thank you!

[@franksalsa9342]

I love the sound effects 😂 very informative thank you for imparting your knowledge.,aloha 🤙

[@roeldeleon9360]

para cambiar los amortiguadores no se tiene que quitar el eje,

[@bestbomb17]

Awesome video but i would say the axle didn't really need to come out of the hub as long as you supported it (with a jack and if possible bungee cords). Otherwise awesome

[@RoysGarage808]

You can do it without removing the outer joint from the hub. Be careful.

[@joellima583]

I’ve been putting off changing mine. There’s different struts due to some Corolla models built in the USA and some in Japan

[@RoysGarage808]

I never knew! Usually I just tell the parts store the year make and model and they provide whichever the manufacturer calls for, sometimes they get it wrong but usually they get it right. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@milenmarinov3387]

Yes, Japan models use 8mm studs, America made are 10mm studs according the catalogs.

[@raykupal]

my car has 94k miles.... toyota is suggesting me to replace this for $2000.... i'm nervous doing it myself but now I have your video to guide me... Hopefully I don't mess it up😂

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙

[@DreamhouseVideography]

Thank you for this, Roy!. Question: When purchasing aftermarket struts, there seems to be two options, depending on where the vehicle is built: 1. Built in USA and 2. Built in Japan. My problem is that my Corolla was built in Canada. Do you know which option should buy?

[@milenmarinov3387]

If your VIN number starts with letter "J" it means it's made in Japan, otherwise it is made in America.

[@Nguyen-d3f]

Hi sir may i ask is it very hard to do it... i never replace strut on Toyota before, how long is it take to replace 2 front ??? Do u need to pay for alignment after replacement strut???

[@AntonioHall0302]

@RaysGarage808 do you have to compress the spring at any point to prevent it shooting off? Also did you put the punch into the little hole to make it align with the opening or just punch the opening space?

[@SmoothOperata]

I did this earlier but couldn’t finish the job as my upper mount bracket or strut tower rejnforcement doesn’t fit duralast. My car is made in Japan. Went to Autozone and Oreillys but they don’t have the US one. So frustrating

[@NorthJerseyFooter]

A local chain shop here in NJ wants to charge me 1200 for all four, labor and parts. Seems excessive.

[@oujdaoujda8891]

Hello I have questions .struts front toyota matrix is same struts for Toyota corolla . Thank you

[@RoysGarage808]

I’m not 100% but what you can do is call your local parts store and they’ll be able to let you know the exact fit for your car. Hope that helps and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Rafsangani]

Very nice and detailed. Thank you very much.

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙

[@FredTheLutinoCocatiel]

Was that strut the same brand as right side?

[@RoysGarage808]

Yes, both sides were the same brand. I highly highly recommend using the same brand for both sides under all circumstances possible. Thanks for always watching my man 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@davidgrant2349]

Well done on your steps

[@TerryHollifield-q3e]

Thanks! Great video!

[@jameswhite1319]

Thanks for sharing

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙

[@minomohamed5587]

What about the Corolla 2012

[@RoysGarage808]

I can’t be 100% sure unless I have the car in front of me, if I come across a 2012 job I’ll definitely make a video. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@milenmarinov3387]

I think the only difference is if the car is made in Japan or America for the struts.

[@NicholasMateoLucas]

Why it needs an alignment? U didn’t undo the alignment bar

[@milenmarinov3387]

Because there is quite a play with these 22mm bolts which can/will mess up the aliment.

[@orlandomarrufo6523]

Thank You Roy!

[@southernberean8166]

Very good explanation

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@almaguerluis5522]

Great video!

[@RoysGarage808]

Thanks for watching 🤙

[@subharmonicj8811]

Besides the possibility of the axle detaching from the inner mount, are there any other pitfalls to look out for when doing this job? Great explanations and camerawork!

[@RoysGarage808]

Try not to let the inner joint pop out. It's hard to put it back in.

[@fraserthomson5766]

This should be done in pairs

[@RoysGarage808]

You are absolutely correct! All my brake job videos are done in pairs but only one side is shown for a “tutorial.” Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@Degod413]

So you don't recommend just doing one? I need to replace my front passenger side. Only ordered one.. So I shouldn't do just one? Thanks

[@Degod413]

@@RoysGarage808 So you recommend doing both even if the issue is just with one? I need to replace my front passenger side and only ordered one, u recommend I purchase another and do them both? Thanks 😞

[@fraserthomson5766]

@@Degod413 Your call, if the good one is under 10k miles, in great condition, keep it to save money, but just know it'll ALWAYS be 10k miles ahead, that's a lotta bumps. It's the same with tyres. :D

[@Degod413]

@@fraserthomson5766 Im referring to the quick Struts, should they be done in pairs, if not two different brands ok if I change one and leave the other? Thanks