Come along as we show you just how easy it can be to install a new set of Loaded Struts on your Ford Escape.
These are the Parts and Tools I recommend:
Motorcraft Loaded Struts-
2001-2004 Models:
Left- ASTL33
Right- ASTL32
2005-2008 Models:
Left- ASTL31
Right- ASTL30
2009-2012 Models:
Left-
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Right-
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Mopar Rust Penetrant-
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Medium Strength Threadlocker-
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Torque Specs:
Strut to Knuckle Bolts- 85ft lbs
Upper Strut Nuts- 35ft lbs
Stabilizer Link Nut- 46ft lbs
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These are the Parts and Tools I recommend:
Motorcraft Quick Struts-
2001-2004 Models:
Left- ASTL33
Right- ASTL32
2005-2008 Models:
Left- ASTL31
Right- ASTL30
2009-2012 Models:
Left-
http://amzn.to/2yE7Pk9
Right-
http://amzn.to/2kwWUnA
Mopar Rust Penetrant-
http://amzn.to/2yEMTtk
Medium Strength Threadlocker-
http://amzn.to/2AR7mBk Torque Specs:
Strut to Knuckle Bolts- 85ft lbs
Upper Strut Nuts- 35ft lbs
Stabilizer Link Nut- 46ft lbs
Great video thank you for sharing!!!
Do they make these for the Freestar?
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Thank you very much for the info, just did the front struts and stablinks on my son's 2009 escape. Aside from the rust, I live outside of Milwaukee Wisconsin, it all went pretty well.
Dude, you're my favorite thing about Ford. Thank you for providing high-quality, truly professional vehicle specific service information. You've helped me to keep our vehicles maintained at a reasonable cost while ensuring friends and family are as safe as possible when on the road.
what if I got the clock position wrong I didn't check that ? Is that throwing my alignment off? How do I get things back if I didn't check the strut clock position?
Excelente video, ayudame con mi duda, tengo un vehiculo igual a ese, Ford Escape 2010, no gotea la suspencion pero es notable que perdio altura, lo puedo sentir ya que la rotula hace contacto con una base ahi abajo y produce un sonido, me gustaria elevarlo, es necesario cambiar la suspencion o hay otra manera de elevar el vehiculo en la parte delantera? Gracias
Hey new mechanic here thanks for the vid. As for Torque specs, I just tightened as hard as I could with my hand and manual tools. Is that suffice? What’s the worst and best that can happen?
Your video was great. I wasn't able to remove the bolt from the stabilizer link after I got the nut off, because for some reason there was a lot of tension. I was afraid to slam it out of there by force, because nobody I've seen has had to do that, and it indicated something might have been done wrong when jacking? I jacked only one side because it's a noob job and I only have one jack. Did I skip a step? I tried pulling up on the control arm, but it really seemed like there was so much weight on the bolt something was wrong. I've put the nut back on to spec and put the wheel back on already, but if anyone can clue me in, I'd be grateful.
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