Nissan Maxima front Strut Replacement

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[@jsoda41]

FYI:
The abs sensor wire belongs routed behind the strut, not in front as you'll see in the first 40 seconds of this video. Pay attention to that.
My son-in-law and I just replaced the front sway bar links and front struts on a 2007 Nissan Maxima 3.5L and the abs sensor lines were routed behind the struts.
Watching this video, it struck me that the abs sensor wire was in front of the strut. Whoever previously worked in that area made a mistake.
If you leave that abs sensor line in front of the strut, as you drive, there's the risk that tire may rub against the abs sensor line and damage it.
All in all, very helpful video; the video was clear and concise!

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[@Mrrowlexxx]

Love this video...can't believe how easy it is to change these!!! Just saved me a bag of money. Big up yaself, Big Will. You just gained a new follower. Respect.

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[@enavy58]

Very good video! Well photographed. Good lighting. Mechanic gives excellent instructions and also explains how and why he is doing things.

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[@JosephChiasson-mw3jr]

Very well done

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[@maniacslap1623]

Great job my man. Followed your instructions and changed them both. Now, bow would i know if installed them correctly? Already drove 100 miles and i usually cruise between 80 and 100mph lol

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@Maniac Slap if you have no vibration, knocking or anything loose you most likely installed them correctly. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@maniacslap1623]

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE i still have vibration BUT my rear shocks and coils need to be replaced too along with rear brake pads lol. But no weird noises or anything. Thanks for the reply btw liked and subbed. Keep doing ya thang!!

[@alkalineph9446]

Nice video sir, thank you!

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[@alkalineph9446]

I will. Always great to hear fellow West Indians!

[@robbieyh]

What brand of shock/strut assembly did you install? Also how was your ride quality after the install? Was it factory ride?

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@robbieyh KYB excel G. Ride quality was pretty much the same as original. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@robbieyh]

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE I just ordered Gabriel ready mounts ! I wanted to ask if you have any experience with these loaded struts assemblies? I was looking for the factory ride. I hope this works out..

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@robbieyh Gabriel's are good also. Loaded strut assemblies usually make the vehicle sits a little higher and ride a little softer

[@lamarcurtis1582]

Great job!

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[@jaemaximumride]

Great video! What year/generation is this Maxima?

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2012. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@alkalineph9446]

DO you have any videos on replacing both CV axles on 97-03 maximas?

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@Alkaline PH none so far but the procedure is pretty much the same

[@123dean4561]

i can tell u its not always that easy i have been working on mine and no matter how hard i push that top bolt will not line up with the strut

[@brandonlo511]

Where you buy the shocks ?

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Local auto parts store or online stores. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@ces_3d]

what year was the vehicle?

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CES_3D 2012 maxima. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@tonycervantes4816]

How many foot pounds.you tight
Of bottom nuts. And of.top.with of torque specs.. or.you dont.use it ???

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@Tony Cervantes theybare between 25-50 lb ft, but I would recommend you check online for your specific year and model. Thanks for watching please Like and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@acuaries19731973]

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[@lildraco3783]

Lets say i gave it to a mechanic to do how much would they charge like a estimate

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@Lil Draco depends on where you are but somewhere around 600 to 700

[@aoclive6710]

Except you didn’t give the torque specs for any of the bolts 🙈🙈🙈

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@AOCLIVE The torque specs are usually online . Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@CharlesHess]

Never saw a torque wrench.

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@Charles Hess in my video? I try to focus more on the important tasks at hand. But I do used one off camera. Thanks for watching please Like, Share and Subscribe if you haven't already

[@CharlesHess]

@@BIGWILLSCARCARE You could have said that in the video. Otherwise good. I suggest a lesson on spring compressors. A lot of good-quality struts don't come with the spring.