Replacing shocks, struts, and springs on a vehicle is a job that requires mechanical knowledge and the proper tools. Generally speaking when REDI Mobile Auto Repair comes out for this here is what we do.
Raise the vehicle and place it on jack stands.
Remove the wheel from the hub.
Remove the old shocks, struts, and springs: Depending on your vehicle, we may need to remove other components like the brake caliper and rotor to access the suspension components.
Once we have access we remove the old shocks, struts, and springs etc.
We install the new shocks, struts, and springs making sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions and torque specifications for all bolts.
Once we have sucesfully installed the new components we test for proper install and then we put the wheels back on the hub and tighten lug nuts.
After we lower the vehicle we further test the suspension by bouncing the vehicle up and down and checking for any unusual sounds or movements.
Note that the specific steps for replacing shocks, struts, and springs can vary depending on the make and model of your vehicle.
Serving most of these Michigan Cities:
Redi Mobile Auto Repair,
Mobile Mechanical Services
DBA of Redi Auto Care LLC, Michigan
Call us for needs like:ABS Light is on |
ABS Speed Sensor Replacement |
AC Condenser Replacement |
AC Cycling Switch Replacement |
AC High Pressure Switch Replacement |
AC is not working |
AC is not working |
Adjust Windshield Washer Jets |
Adjust Windshield Washer Jets |
Air Bag Spring Replacement |
Air Bag Suspension Repair |
Air Bleed Housing Assembly Replacement |
Air Charge Temperature Sensor Replacement |
Air Cleaner Temperature Sensor Replacement |
Air filter is clogged |
Air Injection Hose Replacement |
Air is not coming out of vents |
Air Shock Replacement |
Air Springs Replacement |
Air Suspension Compressor Replacement |
Alternator / Serpentine Belt Replacement |
Alternator Repair |
Anti-Lock Fuses Or Relay Replacement |
Automatic Shutdown Relay Replacement |
Auxiliary Water Pump Replacement |
Axle Shaft Seal Replacement |
Ball Joint Replacement (Front) |
Ball Joint Replacement (Rear) |
Ballast Resistor Replacement |
Banging noises when driving over the bumps |
Barometric Sensor Replacement |
Battery is dead |
Battery Light is on |
Battery will not hold a charge |
Blower Motor Relay Replacement |
Blower Motor Switch Replacement |
Blower Motor Switch Replacement |
Brake Caliper Replacement |
Brake Drum Replacement |
Brake fluid is black or brown |
Brake fluid is leaking |
Brake fluid is leaking around clutch pedal |
Brake Hose Replacement |
Brake Hose Replacement |
Brake Light Bulb Replacement |
Brake light is not working |
Brake Light Switch Replacement |
Brake Light Switch Replacement |
Brake Master Cylinder Replacement |
Brake Pad Replacement |
Brake pads are wearing out quickly |
Brake Pedal is hard to push |
Brake pedal is lower than usual |
Brake pedal is pulsating |
Brake pedal is spongy |
Brake Pedal vibrates or shakes |
Brake pressure is uneven |
Brake rotors are turning blue |
Brake Rotors/Discs Replacement |
Brake safety |
Brake Shoe Replacement (Rear) |
Brake System Flush |
Brake System Flush |
Brake Vacuum Pump Replacement |
Brake Warning Light is on |
Brake Wheel Cylinder Replacement |
Brakes must be pumped to work |
Brakes, Steering and Suspension |
Cabin Air Filter Replacement |
Camshaft Position Sensor Replacement |
Camshaft Seal Replacement |
Canister Purge Solenoid Replacement |
Car AC Accumulator Replacement |
Car AC Air Filter Replacement |
Car AC Belt Replacement |
Car AC Clutch Cycling Switch Replacement |
Car AC Compressor Relay Replacement |
Car AC Compressor Replacement |
Car AC Condenser Fan Replacement |
Car AC Control Switch Replacement |
Car AC Control Switch Replacement |
Car AC High Pressure Hose Replacement |
Car AC Low Pressure Hose Replacement |
Car AC Low Pressure Hose Replacement |
Car AC Receiver Dryer Replacement |
Car AC Repair |
Car Air Filter Replacement |
Car Air Pump Check Valve Replacement |
Car Air Pump Replacement |
Car Battery Terminal Ends Replacement |
Car Buying |
Car does not move when I step on the gas pedal |
Car does not shift from park to drive |
Car Dome Light Bulb Replacement |
Car door is sagging |
Car Door Latch Replacement |
Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement |
Car Door Lock Relay Replacement |
Car Door Lock Switch Replacement |
Car Door Lock Switch Replacement |
Car Door Mirror Replacement |
Car has bouncy and unstable ride |
Car has excessive body roll |
Car Heater Blower Motor Replacement |
Car Heater Blower Motor Resistor Replacement |
Car Heater Bypass Tube Replacement |
Car Heater Bypass Tube Replacement |
Car Heater Control Valve Replacement |
Car Heater Hoses Replacement |
Car idle is rough |
Car is getting worse gas mileage |
Car is hard to shift |
Car is hard to start |
Car is hesitating and bucking |
Car is leaning to one side |
Car is making a noise |
Car is not getting enough power |
Car is not shifting into park |
Car is not starting |
Car is overheating |
Car is running hotter than normal |
Car is shaking or vibrating |
Car is slow to accelerate |
Car is stalling |
Car is taking longer than normal to stop |
Car jerks forward at high speeds |
Car nose dives when braking |
Car or steering wheel shakes when braking |
Car overheats quickly |
Car pulls in one direction |
Car pulls to left or right when I brake |
Car Radiator Replacement |
Car shudders when turning |
Car shuts off when stepping on gas pedal |
Car Starter Repair |
Car starts and then dies |
Car surges when air conditioning is on |
Car Thermostat Replacement |
Car vibrates going uphill |
Car will not turn over |
Carburetor Repair |
Carburetor Repair |
Catalytic Converter Replacement |
Center (Drag) Link Replacement |
Center Support Bearing Replacement |
Check Engine Light is on |
Check Fuel Cap light is on |
Clean and Repack Wheel Bearing |
Clean Windshield Washer Tubes and Jets |
Clean Windshield Washer Tubes and Jets |
Clear fluid is leaking |
Clicking or popping sound is coming from wheels |
Clunking noise when I drive over bumps |
Clunking or knocking noise from wheels |
Clutch & Transmission |
Clutch Cable Replacement |
Clutch fluid is contaminated |
Clutch Fluid Replacement |
Clutch Fluid Replacement |
Clutch is not fully disengaging |
Clutch is not working |
Clutch Master Cylinder & Slave Cylinder Replacement |
Clutch pedal goes all the way to the floor |
Clutch Safety Switch Replacement |
Clutch Safety Switch Replacement |
Clutch Slave Cylinder Replacement |
Clutch Switch Replacement |
Clutch Switch Replacement |
Combination Switch Assembly Replacement |
Combination Switch Assembly Replacement |
Condenser Fan Relay Replacement |
Console Light Bulb Replacement |
Control Arm Assembly Replacement |
Coolant is leaking |
Coolant Level Sensor Replacement |
Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement |
Coolant Reservoir Replacement |
Coolant Temperature Switch (Sensor) Replacement |
Cooling System Flush |
Cooling System Flush |
Cooling/Radiator Fan Motor Replacement |
Courtesy Light Bulb Replacement |
Crankshaft Harmonic Balancer Replacement |
Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement |
Creaking noise when turning the steering wheel |
Cruise Control Cable Replacement |
Cruise control is not working |
Cupping on tires |
CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement |
CV Axle / Shaft Assembly Replacement |
Defroster is not working |
Diagnostics |
Differential Fluid Service Replacement |
Differential Gasket Replacement |
Differential Output Seal Replacement |
Differential/Gear Oil Replacement |
Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement |
Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement |
Distributor O Ring Replacement |
Distributor Replacement |
Door does not lock or open |
Door will not open |
Door will not shut |
Doors |
Drag Link Replacement |
Electric Problems |
Electrical components are not working |
Electronic Ignition Pickup Replacement |
Electronic Ignition Pickup Replacement |
Electronic Spark Control Replacement |
Emergency Brake Control Replacement |
Emergency/Parking Brake Cable Replacement |
Emergency/Parking Brake Shoe Replacement |
Engine (Under the Hood) |
Engine hesitates during acceleration |
Engine idle speed is high |
Engine is backfiring |
Engine is making a gurgling sound |
Engine is misfiring |
Engine is running louder than normal |
Engine is shaking, pulsating or vibrating |
Engine is sputtering |
Engine oil is black and gritty |
Engine or Transmission Mount Replacement |
Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve Replacement |
Evaporation Vent Solenoid Replacement |
Evaporative Emission Control Canister Replacement |
Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Switch) Replacement |
EVP Position Sensor Replacement |
Excessive car bounce and sway |
Excessive wear on outer edges of tire |
Exhaust fume odor in car |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube Replacement |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Tube Replacement |
Exhaust Gas Recirculation/EGR Valve Replacement |
Exhaust Manifold Gasket Replacement |
Exhaust Manifold Repair |
Exhaust System |
Expansion Valve (Orifice Tube) Replacement |
Exterior Car Door Handle Replacement |
Fan Clutch Replacement |
Fan speed control is not working |
Feathering of tire |
Filters |
Flexible Clutch Hose Replacement |
Fluids |
Fog Light Relay Replacement |
Fog or driving lights are not working |
Fog/Driving Light Bulb Replacement |
Front Crankshaft Seal Replacement |
Fuel door won't close |
Fuel door won't open |
Fuel Filler Cap Replacement |
Fuel Filler Neck Replacement |
Fuel Filter Replacement |
Fuel Filter Replacement |
Fuel Gauge Sender Replacement |
Fuel Injector O Rings Replacement |
Fuel Injector Replacement |
Fuel is leaking from gas tank |
Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement |
Fuel Pressure Sensor Replacement |
Fuel Pump Replacement |
Fuel System |
Gas Cap Replacement |
Gas cap won't click or tighten |
Gas cap won't come off |
Gas pedal is stuck |
Gears slipping when accelerating |
Grease on inner edge of tires |
Grinding noise when braking |
Grinding noise while shifting |
Grinding sound from transmission |
Hazard / Turn Signal Flasher Replacement |
Headlight Bulb Replacement |
Headlight Closure Relay Replacement |
Headlight is not working |
Headlight Switch Replacement |
Headlight Switch Replacement |
Headlights are dim |
Headlights do not change from low to high beam |
Heater is not working |
Heating & AC |
Heating AC |
High beam is not working |
Hissing noise when brake pedal is depressed |
Hood Latch Replacement |
Hood Lift Support Shocks Replacement |
Hoses |
Idle Control Valve Replacement |
Idler Pulley Replacement |
Ignition |
Ignition Cable (Spark plug wires) Replacement |
Ignition Coil Replacement |
Ignition Ignitor Replacement |
Ignition Relay Replacement |
Ignition Switch Replacement |
Ignition Switch Replacement |
Injector Control Pressure Sensor Replacement |
Instrument Voltage Regulator Replacement |
Intake Manifold Gaskets Replacement |
Intake Manifold Runner Control Replacement |
Interior Car Door Handle Replacement |
Intermittent Wiper Relay Replacement |
Lateral Link Replacement |
Leak Detection Pump Replacement |
Leak Detection Pump Replacement |
License Plate Light Replacement |
Lights |
Lights (Headlamps/beams/brakes) |
Loss of power |
Loud clicking noise when I turn the car |
Loud noise is coming from rear brakes |
Loud noise when using the clutch |
Loud noises when car is put in gear |
Loud screeching noise when I start the car |
Loud squealing or rattling is coming from engine |
Loud squealing or squeaking is coming from timing belt |
Low Water Sensor Replacement |
Lubricate Ball Joints |
Lubricate Doors |
Lubricate Driveshaft |
Lubricate Hood Hinge |
Lubricate Steering and Suspension |
Lubricate Suspension |
Lubricate Trunk |
Lubricate U-Joints |
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP Sensor) Replacement |
Manifold Temperature Sensor Replacement |
Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement |
Mirrors |
Neutral Safety Switch Replacement |
Noise from engine or exhaust |
Not able to change gears |
Oil Change |
Oil Cooler Adapter Gasket Replacement |
Oil Cooler Hose (Automatic Transmission) Replacement |
Oil Cooler Lines Replacement |
Oil Cooler Repair |
Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replacement |
Oil Filter Housing Replacement |
Oil is leaking into spark plug well |
Oil level is low |
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement |
Oil Pan Replacement |
Oil Pressure Light is on |
Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement |
Oil Pump O Ring Replacement |
Oil Temperature Sensor Replacement |
Oil Temperature Sensor Replacement |
Oil/Fluid Leak |
One tire is wearing faster than the others |
Oxygen Sensor Replacement |
Oxygen Sensor Replacement |
Parking / Emergency Brake does not work |
Parking brake is stuck |
Parking brake light stays on |
Parking Brake Release Cable Replacement |
Parking brake won't engage |
Parking brake won't hold car |
Parking brake won't release |
PCV Valve Hose Replacement |
Pitman Arm Replacement |
Points and Condenser Replacement |
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Replacement |
Power door locks are not working |
Power Mirror is not working |
Power Outlet is not working |
Power Seat is not working |
Power Seat Switch Repair |
Power Steering Belt Replacement |
Power steering fluid is brown or black |
Power steering fluid is leaking |
Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement |
Power Steering Fluid Service |
Power Steering Fluid Service |
Power Steering Input Shaft Seal Replacement |
Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement |
Power Steering Pressure Hose Replacement |
Power Steering Pressure Switch Replacement |
Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement |
Power Steering Pump Replacement |
Power window is noisy |
Power Window Switch Repair |
Power Window Switch Repair |
Pre-purchase Car |
Pre-purchase Car |
Pressure Test Radiator Cap |
Radiator Flush |
Radiator Flush |
Radiator Hose Repair |
Rear lights are not working |
Reduced Power light is on |
Reset Indicator Lights |
Reset Maintenance Reminder System |
Reverse Light Bulb Replacement |
Reverse Lights Switch Replacement |
Seat vibrates or shakes |
Sensors |
Serpentine/Drive Belt Replacement |
Service Light is on |
Shift Interlock Solenoid Replacement |
Shift Selector Cable Replacement |
Shifter Interlock Solenoid Replacement |
Shock Absorber Replacement |
Smell in the car |
Smell of oil in car |
Smoke from engine or exhaust |
Spare Tire Installation |
Spark Plug Replacement |
Speed Sensor Replacement |
Speedometer Cable and Housing Replacement |
Speedometer Cable Repair |
Speedometer is not working |
Speedometer Sensor Replacement |
Squealing noise from brakes |
Squealing noise when steering wheel is turned |
Stabilizer Bar Bushings Replacement |
Stabilizer Bar Links Replacement |
Steering Damper Replacement |
Steering Rack/Gearbox Replacement |
Steering Stabilizer Stop Replacement |
Steering wheel does not respond properly |
Steering wheel does not turn car |
Steering wheel feels loose |
Steering wheel is hard to turn |
Steering wheel vibrates or shakes |
Strut Assembly Replacement |
Supercharger Belt Replacement |
Suspension & Steering |
Suspension Spring Coils Replacement |
Sway Bar Replacement |
Switches |
Tail Light Bulb Replacement |
Tail Light Lens Replacement |
Temperature gauge is maxed out |
Temperature Warning Light is on |
Throttle Body Replacement |
Throttle Cable Repair |
Throttle Cable Replacement |
Throttle Controller Replacement |
Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) Replacement |
Throttle/Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Replacement |
Tie Rod End Replacement |
Tighten Wheel Lug Nuts |
Timing Cover Replacement |
Tire Rotation |
Tires |
Tires are losing contact with the road |
Top Dead Center (TDC) Sensor Replacement |
Track Bar Replacement |
Traction Control Light is on |
Transfer case fluid is dirty |
Transfer case fluid is low |
Transfer Case Fluid Replacement |
Transfer Case Fluid Replacement |
Transmission fluid is leaking |
Transmission Fluid Service |
Transmission Fluid Service |
Transmission Oil Pressure Switch Replacement |
Transmission Position Sensor (Switch) Replacement |
Transmission Speed Sensor Replacement |
Trunk does not lock or open |
Trunk Latch Adjustment |
Trunk Latch Release Cable Replacement |
Trunk Latch Replacement |
Trunk Lift Support Shocks Replacement |
Trunk Light Bulb Replacement |
Trunk Lock Actuator Replacement |
Turn Signal Bulb Replacement |
Turn signal light is not working |
Turn Signal Switch Replacement |
Turn Signal Switch Replacement |
Uneven tire wear |
Universal Joint (U-joint) Replacement |
Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve Replacement |
Vacuum Pump Repair |
Valve cover gasket is leaking |
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement |
Valve Cover Replacement |
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Replacement |
Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Switch Replacement |
Vent Oil Separator Replacement |
Warning Light is on |
Washer fluid does not spray onto windshield |
Washer fluid does not spray onto windshield |
Water Pump Pulley Replacement |
Water Pump Replacement |
Wheel Bearings Replacement |
Wheel Hub Assembly Replacement |
Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement |
Wheel Speed Sensor Replacement |
Wheel Stud Replacement |
When I slow down and stop the car, engine shuts off |
Whining sound when car is in gear |
Window fell inside the door |
Window is moving up or down very slowly |
Window is not going up or down |
Window is not working |
Window Motor Regulator Replacement |
Window Motor Regulator Replacement |
Window Switch is not working |
Windows |
Windows |
Windshield fogs up |
Windshield Washer Pump Replacement |
Windshield Washer Reservoir Replacement |
Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement |
Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
Windshield Wiper Linkage Replacement |
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement |
Windshield Wiper Refill Replacement |
Windshield Wiper Switch Replacement |
Windshield Wiper/Washer System |
Windshield Wiper/Washer System |
Wiper Gearbox Replacement |
Wiper System |
Wipers are not working |
Wipers do not shut off |
Yaw Rate Sensor Replacement |