I'm about to change the struts on my '92. The complete assembly in the front and just the cartridges in the rear. Any tips I should bear in mind while I'm doing this? thx.

 

Not sure, but I am getting ready to replace all of the struts on my 93 Camry LE V6 (same chassis). I guess I will have to take my car to the shop to replace. Someone on the Toyota forums said that they are difficult to replace and even the trunk lid has to be removed.
I have to replace the struts on my car, as it has a overly firm, harsh ride. Very un-Camry like.

 

Replacing the struts can be difficult the first time around. Removing the rear deck isn't a real necessity, as removing the rear side armrests is sufficient. But for the best exposure to work area, it's recommended to remove the rear deck, seat belt tensioners (a must), c-pillars, and 3rd brake light cover. Of course, having the right working tools is a must.

 

That sounds like a ridiculous amount of work just to change struts. I will probably just have the front struts replaced on my car. I would not even want to take the chance to get a repair shop to do the repair and risk them breaking any interior parts. When my aunts 2001 Nissan received damage from a hail storm last year, they had to remove the headliner. In the process, they broke several interior trim and had the car for weeks, waiting for replacement parts. With all of the work involved- I would guess that the labor alone would cost a small fortune. Luckily, I think my rear struts are OK anyway. I inspected them again today. I think it is the front struts causing my car to ride poorly.

 

Though it sounds like a lot of work just to access the rear struts, but it isn't that bad. If I were to take it to a shop, I'd rather remove all the panels, parts, etc. myself first, so they don't break or lose anything. You may get a break on pricing if you replace the rear ones as well, so you don't pay twice for the next time.