So, you want to change your struts but don’t want to pay expensive labor? For strut replacement, you’ve come to the right place! Why throw away your hard earned money when you can do it yourself!
This vehicle in the guide is a Volvo 850, but any cars with MacPherson Struts will have similar setups.
If this is your first time undertaking this strut replacement procedure, you can expect the whole process to take roughly 6 hours or longer. In some cases where the bolts are heavily rusted, it will take even more time.
Equipment you need:
- Socket set
- Socket wrench
- Torque Wrench
- Pipe Wrench or Volvo strut nut tool
- WD-40/Liquid Wrench
- Floor Jack and 2 Jack Stands
- Quality Strut Spring Compressors
- Repair manual
- New strut mounts (2, Volvo part #3546189)
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