For this job including doing your wheel bearings . You need Triple square bits : 14mm,12mm,6mm You need Allen head socket : 7 mm You need axle nut socket: 12 point-24mm or 15/16 Make sure it’s 12 point You need : Torques bits 15mm socket 18mm socket Torque wrench Breaker bar Wd-40 Calliper compressor There are a few other things you’ll need but will learn along the way
I have to say this is possibly one of the best instructional videos on car repairs I have seen. I am not a licensed mechanic but have very good mechanical skills and like to make sure that I do things correctly. Thanks for your in depth professional tutorial.
I completed this repair today on a mk6 2011 tdi jetta. This is a great video however do not be fooled, this is a job that requires at the min intermediate plus mechanical skills. Alot can go very wrong if your not carefully. Plenty of things that cause issues and easily strip. Very good video.
Great video. However for my own replacement, I found it easier to completely remove the knuckle/rotor assembly, the. install the new strut into the knuckle housing by hammering in a wedge into the knuckle housing slot JUST ENOUGH for new strut to go into the housing smoothly, apply sufficient grease. Then install the knuckle housing/strut combo into the car and reassemble as rest of video shows. I tried using the lift method in the video but my floor lift was blocked by the lower control arm and it was hella frustrating. I hope this helps someone. Been a year without issues 👍👍
Glad I got the fully loaded struts with springs. Tips for people attempting this: make sure you have a triple square set and big breaker bar. The worst part was my 3 strut bolts kept spinning with the nut. Had to cut 2 of them off. Make sure you soak these so the bolt breaks loose before the nut strips out of the bracket.
I am so glad I found this video. Reminds me of my teacher at school. SO in depth and the cleaning and anti seize is essential. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and teach us the correct way.
Definitely don’t have to do all of that to install the strut assembly……. Literally took me like 15 to 30 minutes let the rotor, caliper and all hang by the axle…. After tapping the knuckle to get old strut out install new one an press down on the knuckle an boom 🎉😑… 10000x easier
Excellent video and commentary all around.. but why didn’t you replace the springs and mounts while you had the struts out? I know these VW are prone to break coil springs.. awesome spring compressor, wish I had that.. great video
Excellent video. I need to replace the struts in my 2013 Jetta. Is there a video on how to replace sway bar bushings? And lower control arms? BTW, I didn't know Harry (you know who I am taking about) was a mechanic.
When they do a alignment on this car do they need to just the strut it's self couse I replaced mine 2 days ago and back. But the front struts are not seating center on top were the 3 bolts are
Why on earth wouldn't you replace the strut mount and bearing while it's apart, clearly rusted and not long before needing replacement. There is a cheap strut housing spreader tool that makes it much easier to remove the strut. When using a torque wrench, if the nut or bolt doesn't turn before indicating it's torqued, you are already over tightened. You have no idea how tight the bolts are on those wheels.
Just checked your 'strut spreader tool' suggestion and that seems easier than taking everything off to remove your strut.. Thanks for the info...I see them online also to buy...
This is an overly complicated way. In the wheel well all you need to remove is the driveshaft bolt, 3 bottom ball joint nuts, anti roll bar link (top nut) and the shock absorber bolt & nut. Then use a spreader bit in the back of the shock and the hub will literally fall off. I'd also use that drive shaft torque spec at your own risk. Across the VAG range they are usually 200nm + 180° and normally require a 3/4 inch breaker bar for the final degree
I called around to my local shops and they kept giving me estimates of $800 for just labor, even though I’m providing the parts but I’ve installed shocks and struts on a 240… imported from Japan, the way this is done seems to be familiar with that.. so I was planning on doing it myself, but because I had guidance on the 240 I’m scared I’ll fuck it up on my own.. for any car people, is the vw a lot harder?
+@KaidamanSensation We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
SMH. This video is bad. Youll need a triple square and a knuckle spreader tool or similar. No need to smack the knuckle with a hammer repeatedly. Also, the axle bolt is a 1 time use only. Its better to avoid removing that part if possible.
He sure didn't show how n how much trouble it is to get those three bottom screws. He just shows the bolts going in. No No No show the trouble it takes n the remedy
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For this job including doing your wheel bearings . You need Triple square bits : 14mm,12mm,6mm
You need Allen head socket : 7 mm
You need axle nut socket: 12 point-24mm or 15/16 Make sure it’s 12 point
You need : Torques bits
15mm socket
18mm socket
Torque wrench
Breaker bar
Wd-40
Calliper compressor
There are a few other things you’ll need but will learn along the way
I have to say this is possibly one of the best instructional videos on car repairs I have seen. I am not a licensed mechanic but have very good mechanical skills and like to make sure that I do things correctly. Thanks for your in depth professional tutorial.
I completed this repair today on a mk6 2011 tdi jetta. This is a great video however do not be fooled, this is a job that requires at the min intermediate plus mechanical skills. Alot can go very wrong if your not carefully. Plenty of things that cause issues and easily strip. Very good video.
Great video. However for my own replacement, I found it easier to completely remove the knuckle/rotor assembly, the. install the new strut into the knuckle housing by hammering in a wedge into the knuckle housing slot JUST ENOUGH for new strut to go into the housing smoothly, apply sufficient grease. Then install the knuckle housing/strut combo into the car and reassemble as rest of video shows. I tried using the lift method in the video but my floor lift was blocked by the lower control arm and it was hella frustrating. I hope this helps someone. Been a year without issues 👍👍
my favorite part is the "tool that looks like this" "size 14" always helpful to not name the tool used
MAN! WHAT A VIDEO. I LOVE HOW YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING SO CLEARLY, AND VIDEO IS EXCELLENT.
Glad I got the fully loaded struts with springs. Tips for people attempting this: make sure you have a triple square set and big breaker bar. The worst part was my 3 strut bolts kept spinning with the nut. Had to cut 2 of them off. Make sure you soak these so the bolt breaks loose before the nut strips out of the bracket.
Quite possibly the worst strut design for replacing i have EVER seen.
I am so glad I found this video. Reminds me of my teacher at school. SO in depth and the cleaning and anti seize is essential. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video and teach us the correct way.
Definitely don’t have to do all of that to install the strut assembly……. Literally took me like 15 to 30 minutes let the rotor, caliper and all hang by the axle…. After tapping the knuckle to get old strut out install new one an press down on the knuckle an boom 🎉😑… 10000x easier
Excellent video and commentary all around.. but why didn’t you replace the springs and mounts while you had the struts out? I know these VW are prone to break coil springs.. awesome spring compressor, wish I had that.. great video
dd this job today, did not come apart that easy
Love your videos, always appreciate a preview of the work I'm about to do
Great video. Thanks for the content.
Thank you bro ❤
Excellent presentation, thanks for the torque specs. You articulate very well.
My friend needs struts in her 17 jetta I have a good bud who can repair it in no time he is a millwright
Is a wheel alignment recommended after doing this ? Also, is the 6mm a triple square?
Excellent explanation very good gentleman thank you very much , the best explanation ever
Do you need to do an alignment after taking the axle bolt out ?
Why did the axel bolt is easily come out? The axle is supposed to turn with the bolt when the wheel is jacked up in the air.
Excellent video. I need to replace the struts in my 2013 Jetta. Is there a video on how to replace sway bar bushings? And lower control arms? BTW, I didn't know Harry (you know who I am taking about) was a mechanic.
What is the name of the spray you put on the arrow after brushing it that turned a copper color, something like rust remover? Thank you
a very excellent how to video
When they do a alignment on this car do they need to just the strut it's self couse I replaced mine 2 days ago and back. But the front struts are not seating center on top were the 3 bolts are
Why on earth wouldn't you replace the strut mount and bearing while it's apart, clearly rusted and not long before needing replacement. There is a cheap strut housing spreader tool that makes it much easier to remove the strut. When using a torque wrench, if the nut or bolt doesn't turn before indicating it's torqued, you are already over tightened. You have no idea how tight the bolts are on those wheels.
Just checked your 'strut spreader tool' suggestion and that seems easier than taking everything off to remove your strut.. Thanks for the info...I see them online also to buy...
Very clearly demonstrated
This is an overly complicated way. In the wheel well all you need to remove is the driveshaft bolt, 3 bottom ball joint nuts, anti roll bar link (top nut) and the shock absorber bolt & nut. Then use a spreader bit in the back of the shock and the hub will literally fall off. I'd also use that drive shaft torque spec at your own risk. Across the VAG range they are usually 200nm + 180° and normally require a 3/4 inch breaker bar for the final degree
RED thread lock?
If you're replacing your struts you should probably replace the springs. Springs on our cars are notoriously terrible and grenade all the time.
ya, my new mk6 Jetta strut mount centre nut keep getting loose in a week or 2 🤷♀️ and clunking sound at the front keep coming back
Do you have a list of recommended torque for all of the bolts?
Great video. Thanks for posting
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I called around to my local shops and they kept giving me estimates of $800 for just labor, even though I’m providing the parts but I’ve installed shocks and struts on a 240… imported from Japan, the way this is done seems to be familiar with that.. so I was planning on doing it myself, but because I had guidance on the 240 I’m scared I’ll fuck it up on my own.. for any car people, is the vw a lot harder?
Can anyone tell me what that tool is when he says “size 14” like is it a torques bit? I looked up pinch bolt bit but nothing looks like what he has
Great video thank you!
Your missing a tool in the description that weird ass triple square male socket 14mm
At 89$ a whole strut assembly, I guess it's wise to just replace it all assembled strut spring bearing brand new in the crate.
This is insane. I did a CRV and it was 1% the effort vs this car.
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Excellent video
Life saver👍
Who just came back for torque specss
Me: I can do this!
Me: (Sees spring compression fixture)
Me: Alright, guess I'm taking it to a shop.
Excellent
AutoZone vende kyb?
very helpful
So I have done everything in the video, turned my car on and my instrument is lit up like a Christmas tree..... help?
+@KaidamanSensation We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
What about the rear?
How much to pay someone to do this
SMH. This video is bad.
Youll need a triple square and a knuckle spreader tool or similar. No need to smack the knuckle with a hammer repeatedly.
Also, the axle bolt is a 1 time use only. Its better to avoid removing that part if possible.
He sure didn't show how n how much trouble it is to get those three bottom screws. He just shows the bolts going in. No No No show the trouble it takes n the remedy
why not remove the entire brake instead of just the caliper/pads?
It's NOT 100 NM for the bottom 3 nuts of the ball joint.
Надо же додуматься брать ключом за шток амортизатора и ещё другим показивать!
“A tool that looks like this” Ya know that’s called a “TRIPLE SQUARE” 🤦♂️
its not 15/16
VW really put this together in the worst way
What are you doing man you replacing the strut or the whole knuckle😂😂😂😂