How to Install a Leacree Complete Strut

Here are some steps to help you understand how to install a leacree complete strut.Once inspection and diagnosis of your worn struts is complete, it’s time to get that new car feel back again with Unity Strut assemblies replacement struts.  The difficulty in most cases is dealing with the corrosion of the fasteners with rust and not the actual installation.  Replacing struts in pairs and with new strut mounts or tops is recommended for safety.  Here are some general guidelines to replacing a full strut assembly:· Loosen lug nuts one full turn.· Jack up vehicle and use jack stands for safety.· Wheel alignment is necessary after strut replacement.  Marking the position of all the bolts will    help keep the alignment close to original and save time aligning.· Use penetrating oil to coat any rusted fasteners, let soak for approximately 1 hour.· While waiting inspect all other components that may need replacement; brake pads, rotors, brake hoses, ball joints, CV boots, tie rod ends, bushings, sway bars, etc.· Remove any brake line or wire attachments from the strut body.  Do not disconnect brake lines if possible.  Opening brake lines will require bleeding of the brake system.· Remove sway bar attached to the strut assembly or control arm.· Remove the tie rod if attached to the strut body, if not leave it attached to the steering knuckle.· Remove the strut to knuckle bolts at the bottom of the strut.  The brake caliper and rotor may need to be removed to gain access.· Remove the upper mounting plate bolts located in the engine compartment.  Do not remove the center retaining nut! It is not safe to unload the spring from the assembly in this position.· Remove the strut assembly from the vehicle.· Install the new strut assembly in the reverse order as above using anti-seize compound on all fasteners.· Double check your work and make sure everything is tightened to manufacturers torque specifications.​http://bit.ly/2QMECBs