How to replace front struts on GMC Acadia, Leaking struts

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[@MrSupernova111]

Its crazy how much plastic covering has to be removed to get basic car maintenance done these days. I changed my car's struts many years ago before youtube became a go-to place for how to do stuff. It was such a pain for me that about 2 years ago I had the shop do it for me but it wasn't cheap. I think after watching your video I'm ready to give it another shot (when the time comes). Cheers!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup some cars are worst

[@unclemaple]

Great video. Im doing our 2012 Acadia tomorrow. Found your video and now im ready to tackle. Thank you my friend for sharing your skills. Blessings !!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

U welcome!!! Glad video motivated u!!

[@ulisesmedina1362]

The easy way to remove the wiper arm is to close the hood and to fold the wiper arm in the up position to lose tension and you be able to lift up the arm.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes thank you

[@RavenstarZero]

That was exactly what I needed to see. Thank you.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup welcome!!!

[@dandalrymple3689]

Thank you for making this video.

[@RBTheMechanic]

My pleasure!

[@CHB_98]

Bro there is a chamber adjustment that needs to be done with the struts? I’m told by the gmc Acadia forum. I did this job but can’t figure out how to do it ? My tires now sit with a negative camber. I also changed my tie rods any help would be appreciated cause I don’t see any camber adjustment on my new struts ughhhhh they say it’s the bottom bolt?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Wheel alignemnt is what u need they can do it for you but usully they do toe in and out rest of the adjustments they cars don’t have the kits installed to do

[@carlwill5009]

Thanks for the video i'm doing this on my son's wife g m c acadia

[@RBTheMechanic]

Welcome

[@ulisesmedina1362]

In order to remove the wiper arms, you need to put a mark on the windshield so when you put it back is set in the same place and shake the arm, it will come out. You should have use KYB struts, Monroe are junk!!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah thanks

[@ochiedecenavillardo8877]

Thanks again and god BlessYou!!!

[@CHB_98]

how do you adjust the camber on the front end ?! i put new struts now i have a negative chamber my front wheels are slanted i do no see any elongated holes on the struts new or old ones what i’m i missing ? no one explains this on any video i watch

[@RBTheMechanic]

U might have to move the base of the shock around push in or out and lock up the bolts

[@CHB_98]

@@RBTheMechanic top 3 bolts you mean where the wipers are ? or the two at the bottom of the strut ? thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@CHB_98 no the bottom u can try both they will help every bit

[@alexanderstefanxandraswedi5835]

Great

[@Solouriah23]

Awesome

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

Awesome RB
Hey RB I have a 2006 Malibu 2.2 ecotec I replace all the front end new struts new rack opinion tie rod end came with the rack opinion the ball joints are good
Anyway there still a little clung when I turn what else would do that
The sway bar lungs and bushings been change could it be the steering shaft

[@RBTheMechanic]

Did u change struts ur complet strut assembly

[@stephenmcgraw3610]

@@RBTheMechanic yes both struts are completely new the whole assembly

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@stephenmcgraw3610 so u changed every thing I’m not sure what could be the issue unless new part is the issue some time part can be defective

[@CHB_98]

Also how do you know how tight to put the bolts back on

[@RBTheMechanic]

I been doing the work for year over 15 year so I know when they r tight if u need to u can torque ot

[@moneyfornothing3264]

I don’t have a floor jack. 😢

[@RBTheMechanic]

Got to get one make job easier

[@VZ71]

I guess you need power tools to remove these :( too bad I wants to do this myself looks easy enough

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah it can be done by hand just will need effort and time

[@Guillermo-mr9vx]

Don’t rely on this video there are plenty others who have done it without heating or a power tool

[@Guillermo-mr9vx]

This is so extra just get the proper tools..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Excuse me but what are the proper tools?