In this video I go through the steps of replacing the rear struts in on a 1998 Volkswagen Jetta TDI This will be the same on other VW with this style suspens…
VW Jetta TDI rear strut replacement A3 platform 93-99
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This video was great and very helpfull BUT I should mention that when i was replacing my rear strut i had to use the new nuts that the new Monroe strut came with, I would like to have used the original VW nuts but the threading was different, even though the nut was still 17mm.
Great video, to the point, helped in tackling the job. Thanks again.
Great video!! Helped me immensely. Good job. One thing to note however, I don’t think the leveling step is necessary. The shock is designed to pivot with the shifting/up down motion of the car. It’s not held firm with the bolt. Just held in place. You can simply tighten it up and lower the car, or lower the car to put a load on it, then tighten it up. Either way works. Again, great video!
Thank you for the Great video, had the same problem with my GLS, have a problem with my speedo n tech not responding, any ideas. thanks again
Your instructions are on point! Better than alot of other ones. Very detailed. Thanks again!!!
nice vid mate. this will help with my 98 jetta gt installing coilovers. Do you have one for the front suspension? thanks again.
i like how you do things but i have a problem with my 1990 nissan sev6. it will not start so i think it is the starter. so how do i take the starter off and work on it
Great Video very informative, For you to take the extra time and effort to produce such a video to Help others is really Awesome Thank-you
Thank you for the compliment, i appreciate it, i would like to up the production for you guys shortly if things work out
I watch a lot of Youtube mechanics and I like you the best. Thanks a lot for taking the time to make these.
Thank you for the feedback and acknowledgment, easily ads a couple hrs on a job that i cant charge for as you mentioned, not counting the time it takes to edit, i get mixed vibes on occasion however i feel for the most part its appreciated and those are the ones that mater and keep me motivated to share
yup good catch, it may have split and fell out, everything else appeared to be done correctly,
Thank you for the compliment, i appreciate the feed back
very nice information,i like the way you always use a jack to level off the suspention before tightening the assembly.its a lot out of your time to make these videos i hope people realize that,theres a lot of times i could not find any videos on vehicles i worked on ,some times the repair manuel is not any help.
Nice work Will and good explanation too!
11:43 it also looked like the lower bolt for the strut had anti seize on it 6:47
Thank you for the compliment and feedback, appreciated
Thank you
Thank you for the compliment
Very nice as always, gracias Will!
Great helpful video once again!
Nope, i believe that’s the A4 platform, if so its actually easier, on those if memory serves me right, the shock and spring are separate, in other words take a look under the rear of your car, if the shock is located outside of the spring, then its as simple as just replacing the shock and top, don’t take my word as gospel though im going off what i remember in the past i may be wrong, hope that helps
Man sorry to hear about that, Thank you for sharing your story, some would consider that lucky as bad as it may sound, thumbs up man, i hope everyone viewing this video reads your comment, just may save somebody
Thanks again
I was blasted with a top mount. I was working on a strut that was bent and stuck compressed due to a massive curb hit. The spring compressor rods were maxed and thought there was no pressure. Boy was I wrong. Broke both front teeth on top and broke the bridge of my nose. Great video but horrible memory! Take his advise diyers
thank you