DIY instructional video on replacing the front struts on your VW Jetta Tdi.
VW Jetta Tdi Front Strut Replacement
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Very good
Is there anyway you can find a location where the lighting is consistent. The camera iris reacts to the bright and sometimes your subject is in the dark making it difficult to make out some of the finer points of your narrative. However, I appreciate the information and I will be viewing a few more times prior to my own VW strut swap. Thanks for referencing the compressor part number!
Great video.
I very like your camera moves!
Because I wanted to keep the factory springs and I know how to properly use a spring compressor and not scared of it.
Why don’t you just buy a new strut shock coil set, bypassing any chance of the coil decompressing and reeking havoc.
nice beater
Nice demo, thanks.
Y have to do my vw golf, hi.
Two thumbs up!Thanks!
i tried changing the shocks today on my 97 jetta gt.i bought new shocks and mount kits. i had a hard time b/c the new strut mounts did not come with the coil seat. every major auto retailer had to special order it. i ended up reusuing my old mounts.
this video as very helpful though.
You just used an impact gun to fasten down both retaining nuts on a pair of brand new struts and bearings…
Welp, so much for the warranty, not to mention the brand new strut bearings.
how to make golf 4 petrol 1,4 higher for 3-4 cm.Did the spring from diesel helps and did they fit with no problem (all 4). Any other idea??I notice -diesel golf is higher than petrol!! Or maybe the springs is weakness with the years..
Very nice!
Never mind I got it done already*. I also replaced Tha cv axle driver side.. giggling is was not easy*
Hey keep them comming with vw bro* giggling… Question* you didn’t use Tha special vw tool 13 mm socket .. hope I don’t have fabricate one my own*
hi i have 96 jetta with 95k i just had the rear done to day and had new tires put on the guy at tire kingdom said i need front ones to but my front tires look good so why do i need them /
thats one rust free tdi wish my 2.0 was that clean!
Very Well Explained! Tx’s For The Instruccions On How To, I don’t under stand why is 4 dislikes probly they want that you do it for them! lol!!!
I’ll be replacing the front struts on my ’05 Mercury Grand Marquis. The front springs on my car are so thick that I might have to use 2 pairs of spring compressors for extra strength (screw clamps X4) and use 4 clamps on one spring offset at 90° from each other.
an alignment… sun of a gun…. i just got one…..
is it really necessary? because i just got an alignment as of 3 days ago…
Thanks! One of the best DIY vids i’ve seen.
lol do not look over the spring while it is being compressed… oh kinda like the way you do in the video?
If you dont have a impact gun, you”ll have to use a spark plug socket and hex key along with a box wrench. Put the spark plug socket over the bolt, put the hex key in the shaft. Use vise grip to hold hey key while you use box wrench to turn the spark plug socket.
Im have trouble with my strut and wen i go to loosen the nut the silver strut shaft turns with the nut. The spring is compressed too
nice to see yer wearing gloves
nice job bro
@ 11:58 most importantly aim the spring from your body, your house and vehicles !!!!
my friend i need help.The upper part which connects to the car frame and you get 1 bolt to screw from the engine side how much you should screw it?My shocks when im driving i here friction noises between that part and the shock.Did i leave to much space between shock and car frame??