HOW TO REPLACE REAR STRUTS SHOCKS ON DODGE JOURNEY FIAT FREEMONT

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[@gottatinker3363]

I referenced this very informative video before replacing my own rear shock/struts two days ago. It is very time consuming and somewhat stressful because you are constantly worried about breaking something plastic, and i don't mess around near air bags....... I was able to remove both the large (black panels) panels from the car without unbolting the upper seat belt anchors or any of the upper (light tan panels) plastic panels. No need to mess around near airbags! Just be patient and go slow with interior pieces . Taking the car apart and interior re-assembly takes longer than replacing the shocks/struts... Between careful dis-assembly, cleaning interior, doing the shock/struts, re-assembly of interior (very carefully), then a final wipe down, this took me about three hours to do.......hope this helps!

[@Nimbusnimbusnimbus]

I don't understand why make it so difficult, it would be easier if they just left a hole

[@gottatinker3363]

@@Nimbusnimbusnimbus i agree. some people cut holes but it doesn't look to good

[@universallaw8850]

Thanks bud for the info if this took you 3hrs it will most likely take .e 8hrs 🧐

[@MaddMaxx2012]

great step by step video! no useless chitter chatter or music like so many other people who blabber for nothing and try to be funny...you get right to the point!...I was going to change the struts tonight after work, but now that I see how stupidly this van is made (how ridicoulous that there is no access door for the strut bolts!!)..you just saved me a whole lot of trouble as I'ts going to take me a lot longer than I thought...so I'll save the job for the weekend instead of being up until midnight tonight!.. Thanks!

[@adamcuttler9665]

I bought shocks for my wife's Dodge journey I did not do the job yet but after watching this video I'm considering just buying a different car

[@KB_NA]

Old ass comment but DAMN this had me ctfu 😂 i said the same thing like damn maybe i should just buy something else

[@davidstreling3690]

remove the rear seat that covers the plastic in front of the strut nut location and just cut the plastic side panel enough to get to the nuts and then patch up with some gorilla tape to hold the plastic panel back to gather then reinstall the rear seat and you will NEVER see what has been done,also save from removing all the panels and creating creaks and noise from loose plastic parts that never go back together again like they should....LOL

[@brittewater]

Dodge Engineers: "Lets make every screw a different style so it's as difficult as possible"

[@danieltrejo5242]

Yes Dodge /Chrysler engineering really sucks. I get the joy of working on a lot of Chrysler vehicles smh

[@krismolleke]

So you have to dismantle the half of your interior in order to replace just the struts??

[@alexzandernathan4060]

Horrible design

[@alexzandernathan4060]

One access panel is all it takes. One part a few more clips....... seriously?

[@jamesreed6152]

@@alexzandernathan4060 American engineering makes sense

[@guillermocisneros863]

In order to make you visit the dealership this is the way

[@Thraxxor90]

no this cant be the way. No need to take apart the whole interior like this. take off what you need and thats it. SMH wow.

[@stonetosteel9250]

This is the best video I have ever seen on KZbin. Seriously thank you so much we would not have been able to do this without you. Amazing job 👍👍👍

[@donlewis6821]

You don’t have to take the top trim off, but it helps to loosen the seat belt pieces on the left and right sides….Also you definitely have to take the 3rd row seats out…Thanks for this video guys, it was a tremendous help!

[@dodgeking9194]

Thank you for making this video I just did this job now and I had the reference this video to see how to get some of the pieces out I can't believe all the junk that has to come out just to access the rear strut mounts on the top this video made it easier. I would say. Chrysler should be ashamed of themselves but this isn't the old Chrysler company anymore

[@javieracevedo173]

Thank you very much for the explanation, you saved my life. Greetings from Corrientes, Argentina

[@rickchambers73]

Professional Mechanic. I always recommend springs. Springs fatigued just like struts. So now the new shock is doing part of the spring work. Shock has premature failure due to trying to hold up body weight that is the springs job

[@Tedybear315]

Thanks for this. Just did the rear brakes and noted we have a busted rear spring. (It's still drive-able thankfully...Just snapped off the top curly) To the ones saying "Hey just cut a panel...." If it's your own SUV? No problem. If this is a customers SUV? That's not going to be an option.

[@Wesooom]

Cant be more confusing thanks dodge . Thank you for the video

[@gfmcon]

Great Job guys. Couldn't help but notice the rotors were gone also. this vehicle has been a nightmare for brakes.

[@iknowvictoriassecret]

The hilarity here is that a video on "how to replace rear struts" is 75% about "how to take the rear interior apart" and only 25% strut replacement. Thanks, Dodge!

[@dodgeking9194]

Yeah thanks Dodge but then again this isn't the old Dodge company or even Chrysler anymore

[@danieldiaz501]

Excelente tutorial explicado al entendimiento... eso ayuda bastante gracias amigos

[@davidheath2784]

Thank you for posting. Just did this on my 2010 Journey.

[@jameslederer7613]

Was it really necessary to remove the entire interior from the car? I have the struts sitting in a box at the moment, but this doesnt look like the 1 hour job I thought it would be.

[@edgardoventura6546]

First off I wanna say thanks because you guys really do make it easy for people to follow. Can you please make a video on how to replace a water pump. I have a 2011 dodge journey mainstreet. Thanks.

[@alexisrojas8478]

Thank you sir for taking the time and the effort to do this video and upload it. It certainly gives me the courage to do it on my wife's 2016 Dodge Journey Crossroads. I will use the Moog brand, since you recommend it, will not use the napa brand sway bar links. Thanks again.

[@jamesreed6152]

Well looks like I will never be replacing these

[@dodgeking9194]

It's not as bad as it looks it's really not that bad I just did it right now but still it shouldn't have to be this involved to replace rear struts Dodge should be ashamed but then again this company isn't Dodge anymore

[@39knights]

Thank you for this video. About to do this job tomorrow. I always laugh when the domestic car makers wonder why their market is shrinking. Turns out that at least in the 2012 models there is a cut-out built into the panel in front of the bolts (for the two seat model but not the 3 row seat model); that can be cut out to fold out of the way to remove the nuts.

[@pavalsergiu6430]

Thanks for details ☺️

[@richardhill2379]

You can back out the seat belt out the seat seat belt anchors a little but not off completely to give you a little room to pull those plastic covers down and out'. You don't have to mess with the white plastic pieces at all. Leave that stuff alone and don't disconnect the fan motor electrical OR remove the AC breather, it's bad enough as it is, it's a 5 to 6 hr. job by your self. Great car, unbelievable to have to work on.

[@chriscaswell6157]

Did you have to compress the spring to get on the new strut ?

[@shahenfakhraldin4471]

very helpful guidance guys, many thanks for your efforts

[@carmidetailing1894]

I have a 2012 dodge journey sxt. Question is can a 2016 rear struck fit it

[@justintrobaugh5614]

It would be nice to see everything that you have to do from taking apart to putting back together and everything in between

[@72thcking]

So this is why it's hard to find videos of the rear struts being replaced lol

[@RODSSAN72]

Txs for vid. How do you fix a spinning loose wheel stud?

[@TheWaterbuffolo]

That's was very informative, all the best.

[@patrickchartier7955]

Hi guys, do you have a video on how to change a rear axle on dodge journey 2015 Thank you

[@f.w.afishing4570]

Does my 2019 dodge journey have front and back shocks or struts

[@commontater6744]

Would have been perfect if the rear cupholders were removeable and centered over the strut post.

[@dodgeking9194]

I tried to just pry open the the quarter panel cover but that doesn't work cuz there's covers inside on the bottom over the entire strut assembly this is why you have to take the whole damn interior apart

[@michaelsimon7414]

2013 Dodge Journey. Thanks.

[@wilbertodiaz6210]

well done ..very good video...

[@1grfield]

I will never in my life buy another dodge. I was at one time a dodge man but not anymore.

[@garryhumphries4499]

Love my journey 16000 no issues you must be a troll

[@1grfield]

Garry Humphries Boughtbused at about 60K kms. Now has about 101K kms. 3.6 engine is very hard on fuel in city but fine on the highway. Bluetooth module died and will cost a lot to replace. New battery, alternator, brakes all around, new tires, need a windshield, need rear struts replaced and rear control arms. Likely have to put into it in repairs about $2500 cad. Not sure if it’s worthwhile. I will stick with Toyota going forward.

[@watchtheseducks8395]

Agree! Worst car I've ever owned!

[@cassidy5099]

@@garryhumphries4499 you love your dodge journey lol!!! I have one in the driveway, you must be a troll

[@ronjeremyjnr]

Mine is an awful car, I have a AWD V6 I will never buy another Dodge again.

[@Okanaganguy2021]

If this was engineered so it had studs on the body you could just remove the nuts under the car and compress the spring it will fall right out.

[@levicabahug5482]

Thanks for posting this!

[@cbar30]

Nice rotors bro

[@joeruggia9367]

Hey guys wondering if you got any videos of 2011 crv rear dampener mount ....thanx

[@timmbarkworth1155]

is it possible to fit a 2014 bumper to a 2008 Dodge Journey?? Kind of like a facelift? Do you need to alter anything else?

[@rickchambers73]

Also if you use a floor jack with a board you can jack up the strut to hold, bolt slides right out no need for punch

[@tonichecavalari5956]

The old days Dodge lover's would say '"Mopar or no Car" now it's "Mopar dont go far"

[@benjaminabel8596]

Mopar go boom boom

[@benjaminabel8596]

Half a disassembled car later... Yeah bouncy struts are better than no struts.

[@Apb19845]

The 5 passenger has an access hatch to get to the rear strut top bolts, I'm doing them now and discovered that, while watching your video

[@latrelllatrell6368]

Hey I thought about doing mines as well and was watching this video and seen your post. Is your model a awd model cause I have a 2010 dodge journey awd

[@Apb19845]

No mine is not, but they may have, take out your cargo tray in the rear and look on each side for cutouts, it was because the 7 passenger has different plastic panels than the 5 passenger models

[@jameslederer7613]

KZbin for the win. I was watching this video for my 2012, and my jaw was dropping lower and lower as I watched more of the interior come out. I was getting ready to cut a hole. And now I see theres an access panel.

[@Nicolee3116]

😲😳😱 so much work 🙄

[@alexlucas4771]

Dodge really thought about those Mechanics out there. No one is gonna want to do this shit for free.

[@patrickbourget6171]

hello I have a dodge journey 2012 3.6 I change the brakes my pedal is soft could you tell me how to make them thank you

[@osvaldomoraleos2279]

Can i just replace the shocks and leave the springs?

[@Low23Key]

Great videos guys

[@amoresolo]

Where can i find the torque specs for the bolt that goes at the bottom of the strut? Thank you.

[@hectorgaleano7663]

How to remove rear storage capartment my handle broke can't open it to get my battery jump starter?

[@richystar2001]

Replace struts... Step 1: Disassemble the entire vehicle.

[@pilbomags488]

I have a 2010 Journey 4 cylinder. And its the easiest to change out rear struts, I had to do none of this bs. no third row seating., just remove trunk bottom panel and you get access to the 2 strut bolts.

[@joeaguilar9146]

How to switch the springs ?

[@joegonzales7100]

Would a bad strut cause extreme squeaking?

[@jameslederer7613]

Probably bushings, but it could be something like the bearing plates on the strut.

[@rubengiron8798]

I never should've bought this thing😭

[@sinantopal8484]

Merhaba değerli mühendis arkadaşım. Aracımda '' Service Active Hood'' arızası var ekranda. Airbag lambası yanıyor. Sağ taraftan bir kaza olmuştu. Bununla bağlantısı olur mu. Yardımlarınızı rica ediyorum.

[@damnkids7192]

Thanks for posting this video. I really don't appreciate dodge for making this simple job such a pain in the ass.

[@lyndonk2407]

Holy FOK! #dodge Thanks for the video boys 👍🏽👌🏽

[@tonytraylor3723]

I don't understand why dodge would not create an access panel for something like this, could probably make your own quicker and cheaper than taking all that time and trouble

[@brittanybean9081]

Have a problem with my passenger side heat I have checked all the actuators it all seems fine but I’m lost please help

[@mikeroby9543]

Flush your heater core I just had this problem

[@brittanybean9081]

@@mikeroby9543 I’m thinking about it shop told me 150 to do the flush and all my other fluids

[@HoldYourSeahorses]

I thought this was a joke video. Let's spend 30 minutes taking half the interior apart to get the shocks off

[@raypearson5158]

When I got the bottom bolt out the suspension SPRUNG UP!!! It didn't drop, so now I can't lower the strut far enough to get it out from the top.

[@tonichecavalari5956]

Hell with disassembling the whole interior. If l gotta do it l'm cutting that sht open bro' Done ! 💀

[@pilbomags488]

33:08 He has 3 hands!! Now that's handy!

[@redfoxx1417]

So basically cancel your plans for today

[@benjaminabel8596]

Maybe I can just cut a hole in those panels and tape'm up if they're usually just hidden behind the seats.

[@StephanieNP]

How about a video on how to check the transmission fluid without going to the dealership?

[@gregfinney9035]

Buy a universal dip stick off Amazon and it comes with the instructions on what the levels should be based on the fluid temperature. The dash computer will show you the current fluid temperature.

[@rchgoepp]

It’s 30 min of just dissembling the back of your SUV for 2 bolts… I regret buying a dodge

[@Patstar777]

What year model?

[@rev_80m13]

In the description it says 2012

[@Patstar777]

Rev_80 M I don’t see that. If it was there - I wouldn’t have asked - but I’m watching on a phone.

[@rev_80m13]

I am as well (samsung s8)..where it says how to repair rear struts...to the right of that theres an arrow pointing down...tap it..and more info shows

[@c.p.5741]

No easier way to do this?

[@alfredorojas5219]

Increíble que para cambiar amortiguadores tengan que sacar todo el Marroquín del auto por el banco online subí es increíble estos chinos lo hace justamente por porque así se destruye todo el Marroquín interior Y entonces por cambiar un amortiguador hay que destruir todo lo que es plástico y todo lo que se forra Y eso no puede ser posible nomás compraré un carro chino porque sino cambiar un amortiguador en la forma más fácil

[@leonidasdelbosque7068]

ALL THIS FOR STRUTS?!!!🤦🏻‍♂️FML!!

[@jokezpaine3408]

Damn I thought itd be simple, I'm in a wheelchair so it's gonna be a big job for me lol but thank u for the video.

[@blacktargetseguranca]

E eu tentando usar o tradutor para entender.

[@Voice4orNoise]

Why do they design it like this

[@learnalittlelivealittle6502]

Holy crap the first F150 I owned had maybe a dozen screws to remove every piece of trim in the cab 🤣

[@davidmarti8589]

Wow most of that was removing panels

[@aaronreeves8376]

What a nightmare to get to the shock tower!!!

[@medvedbear6089]

Thanks for video. But most of the work you guys done is useless. I just changed the shocks without taking the seats out. It saves me at least 30 minutes.

[@sliderjon1]

My goodness 🥴🥴🥴 is an incredible disaster, good video, thanks

[@joeaguilar9146]

Rear ac stuck on floor air

[@bammerbiff1621]

The pair of struts for a 2010 is ~$100. The labor is going to be $500. Give yourself some time and do it yourself. Disconnect your battery before you do this and discharge the system. Don't risk with the side airbags.

[@martinr506]

Why take all that off. I cut out where the trut bolts are easy n fast

[@tonichecavalari5956]

Designed by "CHIMPS ACADEMY" ! 😂

[@joseg.fereira5034]

Se q no es tan importante lo sucio q esta el espirar pero se le ubiera hecho un lavado

[@joeshai1990]

The socket got stuck because the chrome caps are swollen. No need to clean the hub either, just use anti-seize for easy removal later down the road. If you chose to clean the hub, use a die grinder, not sandpaper. Really makes no sense in using only shallow sockets when deep sockets are a must for this type of job. You know you can use socket extensions on impact drivers. Also, most mechanics would use magnetic trays to hold all the bolts in so they don't get lost. Making it more difficult than what it should be by attempting to remove interior panels that you don't really need to remove. A better way to prevent damage to the CV axle is to hold the wheel hub assembly up with a jack. There are other alternative tools to use other than a screwdriver to push a bolt out, which can damage the tip of the screwdriver, like a punch.

[@f.w.afishing4570]

It's a cross road

[@JorgeGonzalez-vq8fv]

👍🇵🇷👉😁🙏

[@louisianaguy2661]

This video is very incorrect. I replaced the rear struts of my mother-in-laws 2009 Dodge Journey this weekend and the interior panels do NOT need to be removed. There is a large plastic tub in the rear of the car. It is held in with 4 nuts. Remove those and the tub come out. When that is out, you will see hatches on each side of the car. Those hatches are partially cut on the sides. Use a utility knife to cut the remaining small plastic tabs that keep the hatches closed. The hatches will not fold up allowing access to the strut bolts. You can use a closed end ratcheting wrench to loosen the nuts. through here. There is some foam insulation in the way so I cut it out of the opening with a utility knife.

[@MaddMaxx2012]

I'll be doing this job on my GF's 2011 this weekend, so I'll let you know if I can do it like you say, cause I don't exactly understand what you mean by "a large plastic tub in the rear of the car held with 4 nuts".... I guess I'll see when I get to it...

[@badwrench1618]

I believe models with a 3rd row rear seat do not have the "hatches". Models without a 3rd row rear seat do.

[@MaddMaxx2012]

My GF's DOES NOT have any hatches. It was EXACTLY as the video described....and yes it is a three row seat model so maybe there is a difference between models, but Mine was like this and it was a pain in the ass to do...I can't believe they wouldn't have access doors to be able to get to these bolts...Shame on you Dodge! it would have turned this 4 hour job into a 1/2 hour job!

[@elroybrown578]

I just had mines done today and the mechanic was pissed... He charged me an extra $100... Totaling $500 for a rear strut job

[@Shittalker88]

This is a 2012 does not have hatches over top of rear strut. Should know what your talking about before you start running your mouth eh.

[@chifhaaji4518]

Sometimes that happens all the time on Chrysler product

[@benjaminabel8596]

Why is that car so dusty on the inside?

[@adanhernandez363]

Que estupidez desarmar media camioneta para cambiar amortiguadores traseros Que ingeniería tan pendeja deveras 😡😡😡

[@tatodarte]

Por qué?! Tanto desarme... Que mal diseño!