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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front struts with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13 Buick Enclave, Chevy Traverse, GMC Acadia, or Saturn Outlook.
🔧 List of tools used:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver http://1aau.to/tEo/1AXAA00013
• Complete Metric Wrench Set http://1aau.to/tqy/1AXAA00010
• Complete Metric Socket Set http://1aau.to/td/1AXAA00043
• Trim Tool Set http://1aau.to/tC/1AXXX00004
• Needle nose pliers http://1aau.to/tw/1AXAA00051
• Needle nose pliers http://1aau.to/tw/1AXAA00052
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar http://1aau.to/tm/1AXAA00078
• Ratchet http://1aau.to/tbS/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions http://1aau.to/td9/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench http://1aau.to/tN/1AXAA00044
• Painter’s Tape
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack http://1aau.to/tS/1AXAA00068
• Hammer http://1aau.to/ts/1AXAA00091
• Jack Stands http://1aau.to/tT/1AXAA00065
• Wire Brush http://1aau.to/ti/1AXAA00079
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Great video thank you, how long does it take to do this for beginners? Thanks
I watched this video the other night before doing a strut on my Acadia. There's one gotcha that probably should be mentioned. At around the 17M mark in the video you'll see him putting the bolts back through and tightening them down. But the struts are able to pivot in and out on the top bolt, changing the angle of the steering knuckle. When I first put it together, I didn't realize that it could pivot on the top bolt and put it together with it pivoted completely forward. Taking it out for a test drive I got a Stabilitrack warning on the dash.
I brought it back home and looked up why I'd get that error found someone else with the same problem. I loosened the bolts again and pivoted it towards the back and buttoned everything back up again. Took it out for a test drive and the Stabilitrack error was gone. I'm going to schedule a full alignment since it probably needs to be aligned after both struts were replaced.
Otherwise this is a great video, I've watched dozens of them for various vehicles I own.
You guys are amazing. I was quoted 2k to do all 4. And also thanks for showing the reinstall indtead of just saying to reverse install. Like most videos do. Since its during the re install that most of us end up with left over parts.
What are the brand of glove you are using?
I used this video to replace a friend's struts today. He was in an accident and now is in a wheelchair, so he can't do these types of repairs like he used to.
This video assured me that this repair was in my wheelhouse and also what I needed to prep for it. Thanks for mentioning the torque specs, too. It was perfect for what I needed, and it all went perfectly. Top marks!
Great video helpful info.. Thank you a1 auto great tutorial
You really should add at the end of your video that is a front end alignment is required after this repair. Other than that critique this is a great video.
Good job bro
Works good to hold up the wheel assembly with wood blocking so there’s no stress on the brake line.
I was quoted $1150 at the dealership today to change these.
I love you guys. You make my life so much easier
Amazing and detailed video. Thanks for giving regular guys the confidence to do many of our own repairs.
Chinese junk going on junk
I was quoted 900.00 from Firestone. Going to do this myself tomorrow. Thanks for the great video.
Sway link bottom nut torque value?? The top was only covered at 55 ft lbs.
I have a Traverse. When the time comes, I'm just cutting out those plastic grates instead of going through all that.
This video was awesome. Thank you for loading this. I literally bought the set from your site (cheapest I’ve found) and the video gave me a step by step. It took me 2 hours from start to finish from lugs off to lugs on. The local auto repair quoted me 804 dollars (cheapest) in town.
175 for parts. Then 75 for the alignment. That was a 554 dollar saving. This is the second time I’ve used this site for repairs, and saved to this date close to 1000 dollars.
is an alignment needed after this?
A lot of pressure on that brake line!
Looks like the spring thickness is not the same on the new assembly…looks thinner than the original. That will affect the ride.
Service Stabitrak light comes on after the repair. Any idea? 2010 traverse.
Do I have to change both at the same time? Or I can change only one , thanks
An alignment is needed after this strut change correct ?