How to Assemble a Strut: Part by Part Explained • Cars Simplified: Suspension

Here are the shortcuts mentioned at the beginning of the video, but we recommend watching the whole video so that the full strut assembly process is understood:

0:00 Intro & Old Versus New Comparison
0:19 Strut
0:26 Spring
0:36 Spring & Bushing Seat
0:45 Bump Stop
1:03 Strut Tower Bushing
1:32 Component Retaining Clip
1:45 The Assembly Process
1:47 Correct Side?
2:00 Spring Orientation
2:27 Bellows Clamp
2:37 Bump Stop Incorrectly Inserted
2:45 Strut Mount Bearing
3:00 First Assembly Attempt
3:05 Spring Height & Ease of Assembly
3:21 Issue Noticed
3:42 Issue Figured Out
4:02 Bushing/Bearing Alignment
4:24 Bearing Test
4:40 Attaching The Bellows
5:22 Completed
5:42 Other Mounting Designs
6:04 Other Videos to Consider Watching

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Building your strut assembly doesn't have to be difficult! In this video, Steve compares the old parts to the new, picking out what can be reused and what needs to be replaced. The second portion of the video is a step-by-step instructional video showing how to put a strut assembly together, and what issues you may run into.

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