In searching the internet for instructions on replacing the rear struts on my daughter’s 1996 Ford Taurus GL I found lots of information, however I also foun…
1996 Ford Taurus GL – Rear Strut Replacement
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Well done. On our Ford Windstar with the same knuckle/pinch bolt
arrangement, I just whacked the knuckle with a 6 lb sledge hammer (aka the
“BFH”) about 7-8 times and it came right off. It is in there pretty
tightly just as you indicated. To reinstall, I tapped the knuckle back up
from the bottom with the same device.
Great video. Helped out a lot to decide if I wanted to try doing them
Thank you for making this video. This will help me when I change my struts
THIS IS THE BEST REAR STRUT INSTALL VIDEO I HAVE SEEN YET….IM ABOUT TO DO
THIS JOB. MY SPRINGS SNAPPED. THANK YOU..I BOUGHT THE SAME STRUTS ON EBAY
140 DOLLARS FOR PAIR FREE SHIPPING AND NO TAXES…
Thanks. This helps a lot.
Thanks for the detailed video. I used it to replace the tensioner struts on
my Taurus. I would have been completely lost without your video.
Ne;txt time soak the cinch with PB Blaster and then take a large pry bar
and open up the distance on the back part where you removed the bolt. If
that doesn’t work then put heat from a propane torch on the pinch bolt
holder and go back to beating on it. I usually use a 9 lb hammer with the
block of wood or if you have a padded dead blow hammer then have at it. Do
steps 1, 2, and 3 until it has been released. Thanks for good work on video.
Very good video, I am just starting my daughters 1997 Taurus replacing both
rear struts. This will make it a little easier to get the job done. Good job
this is some pretty ridiculous shit. I have shocks on the back of my 07
elantra and it’s literally 2 bolts on the upper mounting plate (accessible
easily from the wheel well) and the lower bolt. it’s like 5 minutes. what
the f, ford.
A shock and a strut are very different
awsome video, great job, I feel better trying to fix my wifes rear struts..
thanks 🙂
I’m a little late responding, but thank you. Let me know if you have any
questions and I’ll do my best to assist.
Excellent instructions! I’m working on a similar project (2004 Taurus SE)
that involves the same rear strut assembly. Had a lot of trouble
reinserting the pinch bolt. Looks like alignment of the spindle is
critical. Thanks for your help.
Thank you for the comment, I’m glad you found the video helpful…good luck
and let me know if you have any questions.
Need to do this exact job on a 03 Merc Sable. Thanks so much for this vid.
good video David thanks for you attention to detail