2004 RX330 Strut Install
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2004 RX330 Strut Install
After reading several threads about struts, I decided to DIY. I knew my rear struts were bad (tires cupped), but I decided to replace all four. I ordered all new parts (except for the spring) via Amazon. It took me 3 hours to jack it up & remove all 4 struts. A friend of mine who has a body shop, compressed the springs and replaced with the new parts(1.5 hours). Everything is going fantastic, so far. I brought the 4 struts home and started to install the front struts. PROBLEM!! The 3 bolts on the upper strut mount are evenly spaced and can fit any way. There is 2 arrows on the top of it. I can't figure out if the arrows should point to the front of the car or towards the wheel or towards the motor or even to the rear. This is probably very elementary, but I am confused!!!!
I need help. Thank you for your time. Ty
I need help. Thank you for your time. Ty
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After reading several threads about struts, I decided to DIY. I knew my rear struts were bad (tires cupped), but I decided to replace all four. I ordered all new parts (except for the spring) via Amazon. It took me 3 hours to jack it up & remove all 4 struts. A friend of mine who has a body shop, compressed the springs and replaced with the new parts(1.5 hours). Everything is going fantastic, so far. I brought the 4 struts home and started to install the front struts. PROBLEM!! The 3 bolts on the upper strut mount are evenly spaced and can fit any way. There is 2 arrows on the top of it. I can't figure out if the arrows should point to the front of the car or towards the wheel or towards the motor or even to the rear. This is probably very elementary, but I am confused!!!!
I need help. Thank you for your time. Ty
I need help. Thank you for your time. Ty
But hopefully someone on this board can provide you with a definitive answer.
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The arrow points out wards. And should line up with the gap in the lower part of the strut which slides into the knuckle assembly below. Where the two large bolts feed through, that gap.
Hope this helps.
Also, I hope you fed the two straight notches on the strut pole where its threaded correctly into the strut mount.
Hope this helps.
Also, I hope you fed the two straight notches on the strut pole where its threaded correctly into the strut mount.
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The arrow points out wards. And should line up with the gap in the lower part of the strut which slides into the knuckle assembly below. Where the two large bolts feed through, that gap.
Hope this helps.
Also, I hope you fed the two straight notches on the strut pole where its threaded correctly into the strut mount.
Hope this helps.
Also, I hope you fed the two straight notches on the strut pole where its threaded correctly into the strut mount.
NEW PROBLEM!!! In the process of replacing the front struts, the drive shaft pulled out of the differential drive case (I believe this is the CV joint) and oil dripped onto the ground. I can get the CV joint (?) back into the drive case, but I am having a major problem getting the boot back onto the drive case. Is there any magic I can perform to accomplish this??? Also, is there a fill hole to put oil (90W I would guess) back in?
Thank you again for your time. Ty
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