1986 Camry front strut help !?!? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

armstrnj · 04-12-2010, 08:33 PM

I ordered strut assemblies for the front but all i got was replacement cartridges (MONROE pt # 73210st). I noticed the nut on the strut but the outside of the strut says "gas charged" so im not sure if it is serviceable or not. The front struts are OE, btw. Is there a way to purchase the whole strut assembly like I bought for the rear or are my front struts definitely serviceable? I put a wrench on the large nut, and it didn't budge. Can anyone offer advice on all of this?

jamblaell · 04-12-2010, 08:45 PM

Is this thread helpful?

Understanding Serviceable vs Non-Serviceable struts

armstrnj · 04-12-2010, 08:53 PM

^No, because no conclusion was made if they were serviceable or not. My rear struts were non-serviceable, but yet they had that same nut on them.

Jimnist · 04-13-2010, 04:18 AM

Sure you're not leaning on it enough?

If they're already stuffed, attack the nut with a chisel - you should be able to knock it off with one. I got the same(cartridges) when i went to an auto store.