Things You'll Need:
- Spring compressor
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Step 1
Take your Camry for a road test. Notice how your car behaves when you use the brakes, turn a corner, or accelerate. Pay attention to any vibrations as well as the overall quality of the ride. If performance is poor, you may need to replace the coil springs in the struts.
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Step 2
Listen for any popping, clicking or rattling noises. If you hear any, take the noisy strut apart using a spring compressor. Check whether the seal on the shaft is damaged. Also check whether the strut has low resistance, which would mean you need to replace it.
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Step 3
Bounce the car in the front first and then the back. If there is any binding, that could mean you have a bent shaft on a strut. If you observe poor dampening, then a strut probably has worn valves. It's time for replacements.
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Step 4
Check the top mount assembly bearing. Have someone move the steering wheel while you observe whether it binds or the movement is rough. If it seems problematic, the MacPherson struts in your Toyota Camry probably need to be taken apart and repaired.
