We are going over the steps to swap out the complete strut assembly for a 2009 Nissan Frontier.
1. Tools – 0:08
2. Step 1 (Mark Lower Control Arm Level) – 0:46
3. Step 2 (Loosen Lug Nuts) – 1:12
4. Step 3 (Lift Vehicle) – 1:24
5. Step 4 (Remove Wheels) – 1:53
6. Step 5 (Lubricate Nuts and Bolts) – 2:08
7. Step 6 (Support Control Arm) – 2:28
8. Step 7 (Remove Stabilizer Bar Link – DS) – 2:36
9. Step 8 (Remove Stabilizer Bar Link – PS) – 4:07
10. Step 9 (Rotate Stabilizer Bar) – 4:20
11. Step 10 (Remove Lower Mounting Bolt) – 4:26
12. Step 11 (Remove Upper Mounting Nuts) – 5:22
13. Step 12 (Remove Strut Assembly – DS) – 5:47
14. Step 13 (Lubricate Strut Bushing – DS) – 6:10
15. Step 14 (Install Strut Assembly – DS) – 6:30
16. Step 15 (Install Lower Mounting Bolt) – 6:44
17. Step 16 (Install Upper Mounting Nuts) – 7:06
18. Step 17 (Install Lower Mounting Nut) – 7:40
19. Step 18 (Torque Upper Mounting Nuts) – 8:02
20. Step 19 (Mark Upper Mounting Nuts) – 8:30
21. Step 20 (Replace PS Strut Assembly) – 8:43
22. Step 21 (Install Stabilizer Bar Links) – 11:06
23. Step 22 (Return Stabilizer Bar Position) – 11:25
24. Step 23 (Torque Upper Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts) – 11:46
25. Step 24 (Torque Lower Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts) – 11:57
26. Step 25 (Mark Stabilizer Bar Link Nuts) – 12:01
27. Step 26 (Level Lower Control Arm – DS) – 12:15
28. Step 27 (Torque Lower Mounting Bolt – DS) – 12:29
29. Step 28 (Mark Lower Mounting Bolt – DS) – 12:47
30. Step 29 (Level Lower Control Arm – PS) – 12:50
31. Step 30 (Torque Lower Mounting Bolt – PS) – 12:55
32. Step 31 (Mark Lower Mounting Bolt – PS) – 13:09
33. Step 32 (Install Wheels) – 13:14
34. Step 33 (Lower Vehicle) – 13:28
35. Step 34 (Torque Lug Nuts) – 13:34
DS = Driver Side
PS = Passenger Side
Products Used:
This video contains affiliate links for which I may receive compensation.
MonroeRoadMatic Complete Strut Assembly – https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/monroe-roadmatic-complete-strut-assembly-181102/11836457-P
Synthetic Grease – https://amzn.to/3HzwZnx
Semi-Permanent Threadlock – https://www.harborfreight.com/02-oz-removable-threadlock-96059.html
Penetrant Spray – https://www.harborfreight.com/11-oz-specialist-rust-release-penetrant-spray-61475.html
Paint Marker Pens – https://amzn.to/345kuTd
Tools:
1/2″ Torque Wrench (14-155 ft-lb)
1/2″ Breaker Bar
1/4″ Socket Wrench
1/2″ Socket Wrench
14mm Socket
17mm Socket
19mm Socket
21mm Socket
14mm Wrench
17mm Wrench
19mm Wrench
1/2″ Extensions
Semi-Permanent Threadlock
Grease
Penetrating Oil
Paint Marker Pen (Optional)
Service Jacks & Jack Stands
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I have a 2012 frontier 2wd 2.5
Rear shocks were easy to replace but I am at a loss for replacing front struts.
The new coils have additional windings and raised my truck 2 inches. Make sure new coils match the original!
Hey I'm not sure if you are still replying to this video or not but to be clear, you have the jack under the lower control arm while removing the old strut, then it's not there when installing the new one? What is supporting that side of the truck when you move control arm to fit the new strut and at what point did you do that?
Hands down ,This is the best instructional video I have ever seen on YT. TY !!
Well thanks to you I work on my mustang and my X. Gonna change my struts and shocks here. Those arent available from advance anymore š that price was amazing. Dumb question do shocks and struts always come together?
thanks dude, I'm pretty confident now.
Would it be a similar procedure with a 2009 Nissan Xterra? If so where can I both rear and front parts! Thank you!
Factory original lower control arm bolts have a tendency to seize up on these models. So not touching them would save customers or those watching from spending extra money on bolts and control arms.
The only lower control arm bolts available for replacement are camber bolts.
La suspension de Xterra y Frontier es la misma?
Help! My lower mounting bolt broke off inside the bushing!!!!!! Btw…my stabilizer bar did not move that easily. I had to remove the bottom nut of the bar and pry it open a little bit with a chisel to get it to move. It involved removing a lot of the front end plastic …..not fun.
Hi after the struts installation you need to have wheel alignment?
this is the best video so far on this subject. how long did this take you from start to finish?
You did not mention the white marking pen!?
My sway bar is in the way of me tightening & tourqing my bottom shock mount. Can I move, loosen sway bar & then tighten shock mounts???
Ty so much for the video
What digital torque wrench are you using?
Thank you so much! Even if I can't get the husband to do this, at least I know what's involved if I have to take it to a shop.
Good video, thanks for the lower control arm information and then final torque
Great video!
Well I see a little bit different between the strut the old one come with the dust cover and the new one come without the dust cover so I don't think it's going to last very long the new one
This is the best video Iāve seen to help me get ready to switch my struts. Excellent step by step. Thank you for showing both sides, instead of saying just repeat what Iām doing on the other side. Plus, showing the paint marker and why it is so important in the end. On a final note, the difference between a true professional and anyone else is the attention to details. The bushing grease. I havenāt seen anyone else use that in their videos and I wouldnāt had even considered it. Itās the little things the make a professionals quality over just getting the job done type of worker. Thanks again for the great video.