How do you change the front struts on a 95 Geo Prizm? Is this something a backyard mechanic could do?
Apr 20, 2008 at 3:43 PM
1995 Geo Prizm struts
1995 GEO PRIZM
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Taking them off is not a hard job, but taking the spring off is dangerous unless you have a quality spring compressor.
You will also most likely lose your camber alignment even if you scribe the knuckle.
You can remove them and have the spring removed at a shop and save a few bucks.
They are held in place at the top by 3 bolts (DO NOT REMOVE THE LARGE CENTER BOLT) and at knuckle by two large bolts, there may be a brake line clip that has to be removed.
The spring is under great tension, it can cause severe damage if not properly compresed and removed.
You will also most likely lose your camber alignment even if you scribe the knuckle.
You can remove them and have the spring removed at a shop and save a few bucks.
They are held in place at the top by 3 bolts (DO NOT REMOVE THE LARGE CENTER BOLT) and at knuckle by two large bolts, there may be a brake line clip that has to be removed.
The spring is under great tension, it can cause severe damage if not properly compresed and removed.
Apr 21, 2008 at 7:30 AM