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How To Install Replace Front Struts Shocks Ford Taurus Mercury Sable 96-07 1AAuto.com
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It may be a similar process. The tools needed may be different as well as the torque settings. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Is the process pretty much the same for a 2004 Town and Country?
On ’96-’99 models to get the FRONT struts off the knuckles you have to push the lower control arm down until it “bottoms” against the subframe, I used a 32″ pry bar. Then the strut can “roll out” of the knuckle. Try doing this without loosening the top strut nuts, as this will only let the strut hang down lower and make things more difficult to getting it out of the knuckle. Torque specs: swaybar endlink nut: 57-75 lb-ft, strut pinch bolt nut: 73-97 lb-ft, brake hose bracket screw: 11 lb-ft.
HI Allen, If you visit our website 1aauto.com we’ll have the correct parts listed for your application.
I have a 2001 Mercury Sable that needs new struts and transmission. My friend has a 2003 Ford Taurus. How interchangeable are the parts? Can I fix my Sable with Taurus Parts?
The 1999 is just like any of the other years that this video list. it sounds as if you may not have the control arm pushed far enough down to slide the strut in correctly.. You may have to push down on the control arm to get it to drop low enough to get the two bolts on the steering knuckle to align correctly.
1999 is not that easy to remove wish is was like the video .. 🙁 .. My problem is I need to compress the spring for my new strut but for some reason I can not get the spring to compress enough .. I need about an inch and 1/2 more compression for I can put the bolt on .. do u have a vid on compressing the spring I must be setting it up wrong .. is there a special spot to place the spring compressor? really need help!!! 🙁
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The rears may be a similar process.
what about the rear the front looks easy?
if you can turn the bolt, it should bang out. The bold head is a piece of crap, and strips easily. be careful
you may have to us a rubber mallet to push the bolt free. You will want to put the nut on so you do not mangle the threads.
having the same problem lower strut bolt wont budge after i took the nut off any other suggestions
yeah, i got the same thing w/the lower control arm…. comes out a hole in the frame, won’t go down low enough to get the strut bottom clear to remove… gotta get some external spring compressors to shorten it up, only need like a 1/2″…..
helped a lot, nice!!!
You may need to try to relieve some pressure on it, possibly with a floor jack. If you have an impact gun you could also try to back the bolt out while you tap the end of it with a hammer. Sometimes that will enable it to back out too. hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
lower strut bolt simply will not bang out. any suggestions?
You will need to access it from behind the seat.
i have a 1998 mercury sable dohc, i want to replace my rear shocks/struts, where are the top bolts/screws located? are they behind the rear seats or in the trunk? thanks
tried the spring compressor, and I could not get the new quickstrut in without removing the control arm. this was on a gen 3 though (96-99)
It should go right into place for you like we show in the video. You may want to confirm that you do have the correct part for your vehicle. Sometimes you need to pry down on the lower A arm to gain more clearence.1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I have this exact problem, cant install my new quickstrut. What did you end up doing? I even got a spring compressor but then found out there was no way to get the strut in and then remove it after it was where it needed to go. the bolts were in the way.
Should, being the key word here. I had the same issue on a 2000 sable with the lower arm at full droop.
You should have enough room by following the steps that we show you in this auto repair video. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Does the sub frame need to be loosened and dropped? Sames like I need another 3/4″ to clear the nuckle.
They should be fairly similar.
Is the process similar for rear struts?
It should be the same size. If it’s really hard to get in, you may want to rent a spring compressor to help. Usually they’re not that hard to get back into place.
Is a new strut longer than the old one? I can not get the new one to fit.
If you have an impact gun, that would be the easiset way and would save you some time.
I am changing my struts on my 2000 ford taurus that from the look of it has never been changed and was wondering what’s the best choice for loosing the bolts breaking bar, impact gun etc? Thanks
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On a 1997 Ford F150 there should be shocks in the front of the truck. We do carry the shocks for it with free shipping. Our sales staff could also answer any questions or concerns that you may have. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 Hope this helps you out.
I have a 1997 f 150 and was wondering if you guys sell the strut and coil assembly together as one kit…
You 92 S10 uses shocks and the spring would be seperate. We carry new shocks on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3339
Just wondering my friend, do i have to compress the spring to replace the strut for my 92 s10 blazer. Or can i buy spring n all.
If they are in decent shape you may not need to.
I’m looking to replace my front struts on my car. My question is, will I need to replace my strut mounts? I’m replacing my front springs and struts just wondering if I would need to purchase the mounts as well.
You can service the most struts as we show in the video. If it’s on a different vehicle, you may want to look to see if the tension is released from the steering knuckle once you have the vehicle supported on a lift or jackstands.
Depending on the make and model of car, is there ever any spring tension on the bottom end of the strut where you unbolt it from the lower control arm or wherever it happens to be mounted? Just wondering for safety reasons. Also, pressure against the bolt and bushing could make it difficult to remove the bolt. Should you always start by unbolting the lower end of the strut first? I’m thinking that loosing the 3 nuts at the top might relieve some tension if there is any b4 loosing the bottom..
If the stuts are fine you could replace just the mounts if they’re bad. We carry them on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Do you suggest to replace just the strut or the strut and mount?
Why did you re-install the old strut? Never mind I heard the explanation!
There wasn’t anything wrong with it.
Why did you re-install the old strut?
when u are removing the strut. urs slid down easy. but you dont explain if for example the strut is being stubborn. you can try these things… then go on with the video. and in ur video when ur about to slide it off there was a pause.. could u redo this video thank you