How To Remove and Replace the Front Strut Assemblies on a 2006-2011 Toyota Camry

This DIY video gives you step-by-step instructions that show you how to remove and replace the front strut assemblies on a 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 or 2011 Toyota Camry.

Supplies Needed for This Job:
1. Safety Glasses: https://orly.cc/4e7cFKz
2. Gloves: https://orly.cc/3YKu3QZ
3. MasterPro Strut and Coil Spring Assembly (Driver Side): https://orly.cc/4nrhX8J
4. MasterPro Strut and Coil Spring Assembly (Passenger Side): https://orly.cc/4grn46O
3. Ratchet and Sockets: https://orly.cc/3Odkxji
4. Breaker Bar: https://orly.cc/3Amrew0
5. Floor Jack: https://orly.cc/3BjVHeB
6. Jack Stands: https://orly.cc/48rS2aE
7. Wrenches: https://orly.cc/4nlFvfk
8. Lug Wrench: https://orly.cc/46h8HwT

0:00 Welcome Back
0:30 Loosen Lug Nuts on Front Wheels
0:45 Lift and Support Front End
1:00 Remove Front Wheels
1:10 Support Lower Control Arm
1:20 Remove Brake Lines and ABS Bracket
1:40 Remove Sway Bar
2:10 Separate Steering Knuckle from Strut
2:20 Disassemble Strut Assembly
2:45 Remove Strut Assembly
3:20 Position New Strut Assembly
3:54 Align Strut with Steering Knuckle
4:15 Reinstall Sway Bar Link
4:32 Reattach Brake Lines and ABS Bracket
4:42 Remove Support from Lower Control Arm
4:52 Reassemble Front Wheels
5:02 Lower Front End
5:13 Tighten Lug Nuts on Front Wheels


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Procedures will be similar for most Camry models from 2006 to 2011, but be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started.
Once you’ve got your supplies together, here’s what you’ll do:
Park on a level surface, and open the hood.
If your Camry has them, remove the wheel covers on the wheel you’ll be removing.
Use a 21mm socket and breaker bar or lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels.
Chock the rear wheels… then use a jack and jack stands to lift and support the front end.
Remove the lug nuts… and the front wheels.
Support the lower control arm with a jack on the side where you’ll be working first… using a block of wood to prevent damage if needed.
It may be necessary to adjust the height of the jack at different points in the process.
Use a 12mm socket and ratchet to remove the brake line bracket bolt… and move the lines away from the bracket.
Detach the plastic bracket securing the ABS wire…and move the wire to the side.
Use an 18mm wrench to secure the sway bar link stud to keep it from turning… and an 18mm socket and ratchet to remove the nut.
Pull the sway bar out of the bracket.
Use a 22mm wrench to secure the top shock absorber bolt at the lower end of the assembly…and a 22mm socket and ratchet to loosen the nut.
Use the same wrench and socket to loosen the nut on the bottom bolt.
Once both nuts are removed, take out the bolts… and separate the knuckle from the strut.
Make sure you aren’t putting pressure on any of the hoses or wires, as this can cause damage and leaks.
Use a 14mm socket and ratchet or breaker bar to loosen the three nuts securing the top of the strut assembly.