morx300 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get step-by-step instructions for replacing upper strut mounts on a 1999 RX 300? Thanks in advance for any help on this. morx300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code58 Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get step-by-step instructions for replacing upper strut mounts on a 1999 RX 300?Thanks in advance for any help on this. morx300 Morx300- Sorry, I don't have step by step instructions but it is so simple that you shouldn't need them. If you are used to doing mechanical work on your own vehicles, you should have no problem. If you don't do your own mechanical, you shouldn't even try this because it involves a spring compressor and removal of a dangerous part. Remove the 2 large bolts that hold the strut to the knuckle. Remove the 12MM bolt that holds the brake line to the strut. Remove the 3 bolts that hold the upper strut mount to the mounting pocket. I trust before you do any of this you have jacked the car up and put jack stands under the car and set the emergency brake. With those bolts out, you should be standing with the strut/spring assy. in your hand. Compress the spring with your choice of spring compressors, but first loosen the strut upper nut in the center of the upper strut mount. DO NOT TAKE IT OFF AT THIS POINT, only loosen half a turn. Once you have taken the pressure off the spring with the compressor so that the spring has NO pressure on the mount, finish taking the large center nut off. Simply reverse to reinstall. DO NOT ATTEMPT this if you are not mechanically experienced!!! No need to have it aligned once you're done, there is nothing for them to adjust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_on_blk Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Are you talking about front or rear? I have pictures (not quite step-by-step) of replacement of the rears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobk528 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get step-by-step instructions for replacing upper strut mounts on a 1999 RX 300?Thanks in advance for any help on this. morx300 Would this shortcut be helpful? http://members.shaw.ca/heeeeee/strut/1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
code58 Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Does anyone know where I can get step-by-step instructions for replacing upper strut mounts on a 1999 RX 300?Thanks in advance for any help on this. morx300 Would this shortcut be helpful? http://members.shaw.ca/heeeeee/strut/1.htm Though that's not the same car he has, it certainly puts in pictures the idea. There is a long involved "how to" with pictures on Club Lexus of the RX done by "Lexmex". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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