Front struts how to replace them
Basically remove the wheel ( after placing the vehicle on jack stands). remove the bottom ball joint connection ( bolts or ball joint with a ball joint splitter) use 2 spring compressors and close up the spring mark one bolt in the engine bay at the top of the strut so you know where the unit goes on reassembly The bolts control the wheel alignment)undo the bolts and drop the unit out the bottom. undo the nut at the top and release the spring clamps. Lift the spring and top plate of the shaft. Undo the insert nut and remove out of the tube. Insert new insert and reverse the procedure. A workshop manual ( genuine or after market will have the procedure in full with photos)
SOURCE: I have a Ford Taurus 2003 SES that needs new front and rear strut
you will need sockets and a socket wrench, a screwdriver, jacks and jack stands, and a set of combination wrenches.
also this site should help, it's a very thorough step by step on strut removal
SOURCE: 2005 Ford 500 with broken torque strut. How to replace?
try used
maybe a recycle yard
as far as replaceement there all the same
jackup the engine to remove pressure remove one bolt @ a time
if your talking about the part i think your talking about
it has two bolts holding it to two black brackets
one on the car itself and one on the engine
these are fairly easy to change just need some patients and i good floor jack and maybe a buddy for support
good luck
SOURCE: ihow do you replace rear struts on a 1999 ford
Suspension Strut: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Remove the package tray trim panel.
2. Remove the upper strut and spring assembly nuts.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Slide the brake hose clip off and position the brake hose aside.
5. If equipped with anti-lock brakes, remove the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) sensor bracket bolt.
6. Remove the lower strut and spring assembly bolts and the strut and spring assembly.
INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
SOURCE: how do replace the Hood Strut 1996 Ford Taurus
First, buy 2 new struts. Have someone hold the hood up (so it dosn't fall on your head) Doing one side at a time, using a sharp pick, push it under the strut retaining clip, lifting the clip away from the strut ball.(watch your eyes when doing this). You might have to move the hood up to release it from the socket.Do the same for for both ends> Install the new one by pushing it on,moving the hood up or down alittle to snap it back on the ball socket.
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