Rear Strut Replacement

[MrGrassman70]

Thanks for the great video. Works the same on my '98. Had my mechanic Dad do all the grunt work!

[troydamonelder]

did rear driver side and top bolt was tough but came out with a hammer same with bottom bolt but quite a bit tougher. passenger side top bolt head of the bolt snapped off drilled out but thin bit of the bolt is still inside and CAN'T get it out any help would be appreciated. bottom bolt would spin but will NOT come out end of bolt is mushroomed from pounding with hammer any help with this would be great also.

[jennylilac]

Thank you for the extremely informative video!

[smiley1612]

Thanks for the post, i have a 93 escort, similar setup.

[coorsore]

Thanks

I just changed the real struts on my '97 Escort.

This video helped a lot.

I used break cleaner and wire brush to clean those bolts on the bottom and penetrating spray as someone metioned here before.

[tonertime7]

where you learn how to replace these?...you a mechanic or a technician?...NEVER USE AIR POWERED IMPACTS ON SUSPENSION PIECES...technician Rule # 1

[inktoxicated]

nice vid what a pain in the ass dismantling the interior to get to those bolts

[seantobin5]

Hello, im replacing the struts on my '93 escort any everything went well but then my strut was too low for the bolts to go into where the wheel is. can i just jack up the strut and bolt it in? would that work?

[richpin06a]

@seantobin5 Yes you can just be careful in the jack placement.

[ducklandwikeno]

@ Richpin06a . Hi , I was wondering My lower strut Bolt was frose in the bottom . I ended up drilling it out , Man what a bear that was . Do you have a easy way for me to do the other side . So I don't brake the lower or top bolt on the right side of the car . I just finshed the left side .

[richpin06a]

@ducklandwikeno I have never worked on one that i could not get out with a good size hammer

[SerenityValleyVFR]

@richpin06a

Spray both bolts down with penetrating oil a day or a least a few hours beforehand. If you can put the tires back on and drive around for a day it really helps.

Loosen both nuts before you attempt to remove bolt #1. Leave the nut on and only screw it on 3-4 threads and tap the nut with the socket still on it to protect both the nut and the bolt and their threads.

They should both come right out with a bit of tapping -especially if you slathered them down with oil and let set.

[ducklandwikeno]

Ok thats what I thought so . I also have to change the stabilizer link on each end of the arm . For some reason there broken also . But I see that when you change the struts it may me easier too do .

[ducklandwikeno]

I was wonder is the removal the same as the 1994 model ?. I am going change the rear studs on a Mercury Tracer. It Look about the same to me .

[richpin06a]

@ducklandwikeno I believe it is the same

[Ejust1]

Very clear and professional explanation video,

Thank You for posting this videos Rich.

[forestcamper]

DO they make quick struts for a 1995 lexus sc 300?

[FILMMAKERCHAP]

this looks embarrassingly easy..hmm I may just have to do it myself now. Great video very helpful!

[faizanf]

GOD BLESS YOU ! for posting this particular video. on this particular model. I don't have words to thank you for this =)))))))

my brother would be SO HAPPY!

[mgza2007]

Do they make quick struts for the saturn

s-series?

[richpin06a]

Yes they do

[Toadphillips]

One of my rear struts on my escort is broke, my car is leaning, how much should this cost to do 1 or 2 rear struts. DIY or if I have a shop do it.

crappy ass 99 escort.

[richpin06a]

DIY would be around $130. for two. Shop add roughly around 140. to that.

[Toadphillips]

Ok, thank you... what about used parts?

[studpuppy69]

You really don't want to buy used, just buy a new one.

[Toadphillips]

OK... I couldn't find quick struts as cheap as richpin's estimate

[RC60618]

I was wondering if you can make vid on timing belt change on the escort..... thanks!!!

[barnettboys13]

did u make the tool for the pushpins

[richpin06a]

yes i did

[fabemebar]

do u know anything that's similar to the tool u used for the pushpins?

[richpin06a]

@fabemebar Clawhammer or a regular screwdriver.

[fabemebar]

i meant tool similar to the one you made that u used for leverage in arranging the spindle into the bottom of the strut

[pabstman57]

@richpin06a I just bought a 90 celica, last owner changed rear struts. they squeak every time it moves. any idea what might be wrong?

[richpin06a]

@pabstman57 Take a close look at the strut mounts

[RC60618]

hey richpin where are your safety glasses?

[richpin06a]

i wear them most of the time,shame on me for not wearing this time.

[Pwl47]

Thanks for taking the time to post this.