You can check to see if you can
reuse the front bearing plate instead of buying a new one. You may even be able to
repack the front bearings. But if you're using new parts, get a mount that comes with the bearing. You may even be able to reuse the
strut bumper, but that's a bit iffy over the miles.
As far as loaner tools go, a spring compressor is available under the
Autozone Free Loaner Tool Program. See what else you may need:
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/ino...latLanding.jsp
Check with the shop. See how much more to put the struts into the car. Since Monroe will pay $50 per corner to take theirs off under the eligible satisfaction program, the actual shop cost should be in the ball park. And that includes disassembling and reassembling. I know one owner here did it for less, but couldn't remember the numbers.
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Originally Posted by tnorman5828
I figure nothing will be salvageable except for the bolts and nuts, but I feel like I'm missing something from that strut assembly. I'll have to pull out my camry repair manual and get the process in my head better. Thankfully there are some nice videos online to show the basics of the process.
dixonL2: I would make use of the local shop, but I'll be working on my only car so there will be no way of getting the assembly to them. I think I can handle the spring compression clamps and I may be able to rent or borrow a set from the local auto store or from my brother. He did his struts a couple years ago and bought the equipment then (but he lives a couple states away so I'll first see if I can just rent them for a weekend).
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