Great detail, very well done and explained. So well that I'm actually thinking of doing the change myself. Thank you very much.(CZcams and the community are great !)
Thank you for the informative video. Your pace and explanations for why you did certain things was extremely insightful. Your approach and attention to detail were spot on. Thank you!
Thank you for producing such a clear and concise video. I feel like I can tackle this project based on the knowledge you shared…. Definitely will subscribe to your channel! Keep Up The Good Work!
the sway bar link is huge PITA. best thing to do: heat up the front nut with map gas, lock in the back side with vice grips, use a socket and air gun to remove the nut. now is a good time to replace the POS end links.
Yes you need bumper stop especially if you live in NY. Potholes galore. I had my struts changes and didn't replace a damaged stopper. When you go thru a speed bump you hear the metal bang hard..
Amazingly detailed and very well communicated instructional video...thank you so so much.. Could you recommend some strut replacements for the 2015 Sienna? Also my friend who is mechanically inclined will be doing the work and don't think he has a compactor tool like you used to separate the strut from the spring, should I just order the strut with the springs or what?
That is a great question. I would say if you can find the loaded struts (strut & spring) assembly, that’d be the way to go. From the brands that I have tried throughout my career, I prefer KYB and Moog. I’m not sure what they have available in your area but if you can find those, they’re quality. I hope that helps and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
I’m not 100% sure exactly what knuckle you’re talking about but if you’re talking about the two bolts locking in the spindle and the strut, and with your recent replacement of the axel, it could be two possible things: it could be that your axel might be too long OR you have to make sure that the axel goes all the way through the spindle. If it is the latter, you can shove it in as much as you can that some threads are showing and bolt it on as much as you can and push in the two bolts. I hope that answers your question and if not, let me know more about the issue with detailed description and maybe I could help more. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks for the video. Ok I have a question for anyone here. So I purchased a 2014 Sienna last week with 145,000 miles in excellent condition. Not sure if the van was on Pim my Ride but maybe..😜 the Model is an SE but I noticed the van was sitting up higher then other SE’s I looked at. I didn’t think much about until after the purchase. I looked under the van to see someone added spacers above the rear springs and the front struts…🤦♂️🤦♂️. Those are coming out asap. Since I have to drop the front strut should I just replace then struts with New?? They are fine and have no leaks but if I’m pulling them then I think it might be smart. Oh and someone painted the calipers like 1970’s ford blue..🙄🙄. The Van is a beautiful mica gray., I swear Xzibit had this vehicle ..😜😜🤣🤣. Thx for any response.
Good eye! It’s not a big concern at all, unless you lived in a sandy dessert type of area. I’m not even sure did they even sell it separately at the parts store here, you might have to get to the loaded strut assembly if anything, and some of the loaded ones don’t come with them either. Also, you’re correct that they do deteriorate over time and fall apart over time.
Roy’s Garage Yes, they do sell separately. Part number 4815708020. eBay is about $30 each. However parts.lakelandtoyota.com seems to offer the lowest genuine Toyota parts. Are you in Hawaii?
@@RoysGarage808 this is actually the reason why on your channel I notice today that both front boots cover on my 09 sienna are broken. Should I be concerned on replacing them immediately?
Thanks - Very detailed except, where can i find the torque specifications for the bolts when reassembling the components ? That's pretty critical isn't it ?
Good question. I don't know where to get the torque specks. I have bin a mechanic for a long time. I go by feel. You will never see me using a torque wrench in any of my videos
@@RoysGarage808 the reason that I asked is cause I have a 2013 Sienna LE, with 78500 miles. At higher speeds 70+ , curvy roads and somehow loaded, I can feel the front has the boat feeling. Some ppl on amazon had comments that the KYB shocks lasted about 30k, so trying to decide between them. I found Toyota dealerships that sell the OEM discounted, so the OEM becomes twice vs KYB, instead of 3 times (MSRP). Giving the labor involved, I'd like a new pair that will last at least 70-80k.
Hey Roy, This is soo informative. I'm planning on doing my struts soon. Do you really need to take off the axel bolt? Is there anything else I can do to be sure the axel doesn't come out?
Bob St. Onge great questions! You actually don’t have to BUT after years of work and experience, I take off the axel nut as a precaution to prevent unnecessary work. The only way I’ve found to best prevent the axel from coming out is to take off the axel nut and push the axel towards the transmission so it doesn’t pull out of the joint when I take the spindle out. Just be very careful and keep an eye on that axel as you work because if the axel does accidentally come out, it’ll be really difficult to get it back in the joint. I hope I answered your question and thanks for watching!
Sometimes impacts can be used as long as you’re very careful and everything definitely has torque specifications, you can probably find them online or somewhere BUT after 45+yrs of doing this, you eventually learn to do things by “feel,” I guess it comes with the experience and I haven’t had any trouble yet. I hope that answers your question and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 You should try to test your feel method against a torque wrench. It would be an interesting self study. Apply the bolts or nuts using the impact to your feel, then come back with a torque wrench to see where they fall. Remember, over tightening can be just as problematic as under tightening. Every time I've ever had tires replaced, I advise the shop not to use an impact when putting the lug nuts back on. I will even watch. They hate me. But hey, I'm the one with the mechanical engineering degree.
@@willacewallace5905 hahaha I do own a torque wrench and I have tried testing against it, and I did just fine. Also, it doesn’t matter if the tire shops hate you, what’s important is that you feel safe in your vehicle and they should be happy to give you that peace of mind! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
It’s not too difficult but with each bolt you screw on, the might change a little. The camber gauge is just to allow you to get closest to the original alignment, and get you to the alignment shop with no drastic problems. Thanks for watching! 🤙🏽
Not a problem, I’m here to help but I believe you might’ve misunderstood your mechanic. There is an adjustment on the camber but NOT on the castor. I hope that helps, again, thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
That’s a very good way of doing a strut change .
Especially the camber gauge . And axle nut removal .
Great detail, very well done and explained. So well that I'm actually thinking of doing the change myself. Thank you very much.(CZcams and the community are great !)
I believe in you! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Definitely one of the best how to videos for auto repair. Thanks!
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for the informative video. Your pace and explanations for why you did certain things was extremely insightful. Your approach and attention to detail were spot on. Thank you!
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Great detail! Your camera person did a great job, too! This video was spot on.
Thank you and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Really good videos, the best I’ve seen actually. I hope you go viral soon. Thank you for the time you took to be so clear and precise.
The prybar trick really works for me. Thank you and happy Thanksgiving!
I need to get a Camber Gauge and Steering wheel jack! Great tools I’ve never heard of before! Thanks
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!
Thank you for producing such a clear and concise video. I feel like I can tackle this project based on the knowledge you shared…. Definitely will subscribe to your channel! Keep Up The Good Work!
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Great video, I learned a lot. Thanks for taking the time to make it.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
That was an amazing tutorial, thank you for doing this video, great job!!
well experience, nice hand tools also. very detail information. thank you.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
yeah bruddah Roy, really explained it well..thnx for putting out this video
Glad I could help and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thank you for this explained video👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏.
the sway bar link is huge PITA. best thing to do: heat up the front nut with map gas, lock in the back side with vice grips, use a socket and air gun to remove the nut. now is a good time to replace the POS end links.
Awesome step by step. Like you video
You the best.
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Looks like a good explanation to me.
Nice work unk
GREAT video
Great job
Great video sir thank you
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Great presentation
Thanks for watching.
Thx for the video. Mahalo
Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
been working on cars for years, never saw that prybar to put on the tire trick, will be using that in the future!
Cyan XVI thanks for watching!
Yes you need bumper stop especially if you live in NY. Potholes galore. I had my struts changes and didn't replace a damaged stopper. When you go thru a speed bump you hear the metal bang hard..
Amazingly detailed and very well communicated instructional video...thank you so so much..
Could you recommend some strut replacements for the 2015 Sienna?
Also my friend who is mechanically inclined will be doing the work and don't think he has a compactor tool like you used to separate the strut from the spring, should I just order the strut with the springs or what?
That is a great question. I would say if you can find the loaded struts (strut & spring) assembly, that’d be the way to go. From the brands that I have tried throughout my career, I prefer KYB and Moog. I’m not sure what they have available in your area but if you can find those, they’re quality. I hope that helps and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
It is critical to torque all wheels lug nuts to factory specs to prevent over tighten
Just curious, did you forgot to transfer the rubber stopper on to the new strut because i didnt see it on the new strut?
Any tricks on getting knuckle to go into strut having difficulty lining it up and I replaced axle perhaps that’s why
I’m not 100% sure exactly what knuckle you’re talking about but if you’re talking about the two bolts locking in the spindle and the strut, and with your recent replacement of the axel, it could be two possible things: it could be that your axel might be too long OR you have to make sure that the axel goes all the way through the spindle. If it is the latter, you can shove it in as much as you can that some threads are showing and bolt it on as much as you can and push in the two bolts. I hope that answers your question and if not, let me know more about the issue with detailed description and maybe I could help more. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Thanks for the video. Ok I have a question for anyone here. So I purchased a 2014 Sienna last week with 145,000 miles in excellent condition. Not sure if the van was on Pim my Ride but maybe..😜 the Model is an SE but I noticed the van was sitting up higher then other SE’s I looked at. I didn’t think much about until after the purchase. I looked under the van to see someone added spacers above the rear springs and the front struts…🤦♂️🤦♂️. Those are coming out asap. Since I have to drop the front strut should I just replace then struts with New?? They are fine and have no leaks but if I’m pulling them then I think it might be smart. Oh and someone painted the calipers like 1970’s ford blue..🙄🙄. The Van is a beautiful mica gray., I swear Xzibit had this vehicle ..😜😜🤣🤣. Thx for any response.
Hello Roy, What is the purpose of removing the axle nut ? I missed your comment on that. Thx.
hmm how come you didn't torque the axle nut? Just curious
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Where did you use the grease and anti seize? I didn’t see you use it.
Hi Roy, I did not see you put in the dust rubber shield. Would it be a concern? It will deteriorate over time and separate anyway.
Good eye! It’s not a big concern at all, unless you lived in a sandy dessert type of area. I’m not even sure did they even sell it separately at the parts store here, you might have to get to the loaded strut assembly if anything, and some of the loaded ones don’t come with them either. Also, you’re correct that they do deteriorate over time and fall apart over time.
Roy’s Garage Yes, they do sell separately. Part number 4815708020. eBay is about $30 each. However parts.lakelandtoyota.com seems to offer the lowest genuine Toyota parts. Are you in Hawaii?
@@RoysGarage808 this is actually the reason why on your channel I notice today that both front boots cover on my 09 sienna are broken. Should I be concerned on replacing them immediately?
Thanks - Very detailed except, where can i find the torque specifications for the bolts when reassembling the components ? That's pretty critical isn't it ?
Good question. I don't know where to get the torque specks. I have bin a mechanic for a long time. I go by feel. You will never see me using a torque wrench in any of my videos
The only use a torque to tighten cylinder head bolts
I replaced my whole spindal and never got an alignment. It seems to track straight and tires wearing evenly.
That’s great and thank you for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
How's the durability of kyb excel struts compared with the oem ones?
Sorry for the late response, the dealer is the best but KYB is probably your next best bet especially wallet wise. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 the reason that I asked is cause I have a 2013 Sienna LE, with 78500 miles. At higher speeds 70+ , curvy roads and somehow loaded, I can feel the front has the boat feeling. Some ppl on amazon had comments that the KYB shocks lasted about 30k, so trying to decide between them. I found Toyota dealerships that sell the OEM discounted, so the OEM becomes twice vs KYB, instead of 3 times (MSRP). Giving the labor involved, I'd like a new pair that will last at least 70-80k.
I feel like you are doing way more work than needed for the front struct
This one was a lot, no loaded strut available. Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
What’s a steering wheel Jack and where can I find one? What’s the purpose?
Hey Roy,
This is soo informative. I'm planning on doing my struts soon. Do you really need to take off the axel bolt? Is there anything else I can do to be sure the axel doesn't come out?
Bob St. Onge great questions! You actually don’t have to BUT after years of work and experience, I take off the axel nut as a precaution to prevent unnecessary work. The only way I’ve found to best prevent the axel from coming out is to take off the axel nut and push the axel towards the transmission so it doesn’t pull out of the joint when I take the spindle out. Just be very careful and keep an eye on that axel as you work because if the axel does accidentally come out, it’ll be really difficult to get it back in the joint.
I hope I answered your question and thanks for watching!
Thanks Roy!
I am going to replace the strutshoks ,to my toyota sienna 2006.
What about the torque specifications for all those nuts? Impacts should never be used to put parts on, George!
Sometimes impacts can be used as long as you’re very careful and everything definitely has torque specifications, you can probably find them online or somewhere BUT after 45+yrs of doing this, you eventually learn to do things by “feel,” I guess it comes with the experience and I haven’t had any trouble yet. I hope that answers your question and thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 You should try to test your feel method against a torque wrench. It would be an interesting self study.
Apply the bolts or nuts using the impact to your feel, then come back with a torque wrench to see where they fall. Remember, over tightening can be just as problematic as under tightening.
Every time I've ever had tires replaced, I advise the shop not to use an impact when putting the lug nuts back on. I will even watch. They hate me. But hey, I'm the one with the mechanical engineering degree.
@@willacewallace5905 hahaha I do own a torque wrench and I have tried testing against it, and I did just fine. Also, it doesn’t matter if the tire shops hate you, what’s important is that you feel safe in your vehicle and they should be happy to give you that peace of mind! Thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
@@willacewallace5905 Engineers crack me up man they will find any possible way to tell you they are an engineer. Just like a vegan
really bummed that they don't make full assembled struts for the FWD model.
Thanks for watching 🤙🤙🤙
your bubble was way in after you tighten those big nuts. It must be difficult to keep them level at 0
It’s not too difficult but with each bolt you screw on, the might change a little. The camber gauge is just to allow you to get closest to the original alignment, and get you to the alignment shop with no drastic problems. Thanks for watching! 🤙🏽
@@RoysGarage808 Thanks for replying. My Hogan Tire & Auto tire shop told me there is no adjustment on the 2011 Toyota sienna camber.....!!!!
Not a problem, I’m here to help but I believe you might’ve misunderstood your mechanic. There is an adjustment on the camber but NOT on the castor. I hope that helps, again, thanks for watching 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽
Not tie rod end, that a link, Jesus
2015 and over 200k miles already?
Our is same year but only 60k miles on it
Yes. Lots of miles. Its a taxi.
@@RoysGarage808 I see
i just buy 2015 and the strauts is fine ...has 200.000
I was waiting what sizes OF socket you USE BUT NEVER WAS MENTIONED