Friday, June 3, 2011

How do i change the front strut mounts on a 97 toyota avalon?

both front strut mounts are broken.|||first you need a strut compressor tool to safely remove.You can but or get from some Auto Zone or similar stores for free with a deposit. Then check on line at autozone.com/repairs or buy a repair manual. To explain her is too much detail|||6 bolts and tools.|||Strut springs are under tremendous pressure, and should not be removed without the proper spring compressor and acute knowledge of the correct way to compress them. Most shops can do this for around $85 per side----well worth the money. Plenty of stories about guys losing fingers, arms and breaking ribs trying this without the above mentioned.