I wouldn't recommend ANYONE to even THINK of attempting this job on their own, UNLESS THEY ARE A TECH THEMSELVES. This job requires use of a spring compressor to compress the spring as it's unseated from the strut assembly. Especially on that particular vehicle, the amount of potential energy stored when the spring is in it's compressed state is EXTREMELY dangerous!!!! A job like this being handled by inexperienced hands, is a recipe for tragic consequences.How hard would it be to change the struts/shocks on my 97 ford taurus?
By the time you spend the money to get the equpiment to properly install the struts/shocks, you could have gone to a shop.
Try Pep Boys, CarX, Meineke, Midas, or a locally owned small shop. They'll be cheaper than a dealership.How hard would it be to change the struts/shocks on my 97 ford taurus?
i own a shop,and there kind of hard to change,,you need a few good specialty tolls to do this with,,i don't think you can do it without them ,unless you know where you can borrow some ,and it can be dangerous also,,all i can tell you if your going to try it,,be care full,you can get hurt with the springs,good luck hope this help,s.merry x-mas.How hard would it be to change the struts/shocks on my 97 ford taurus?
Removal
Notes
Turn ignition switch to OFF position and place steering column in unlocked position.
Remove front axle wheel hub retainer.
Loosen, but do not remove, three front shock absorber mounting bracket-to-shock tower nuts.
Raise vehicle on a hoist. NOTE: Do not raise vehicle by front suspension lower arms.
Remove tire and wheel assembly.
Remove brake anti-lock sensor wire harness routing clip from front shock absorber. Remove brake hose bracket mounting screw and bracket from front shock absorber.
Remove cotter pin from tie rod end and remove slotted nut. Discard cotter pin and nut.
Using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D or equivalent and Tie Rod End Remover Adapter T81P-3504-W, remove tie rod end from front wheel knuckle.
Remove stabilizer bar link nut, and remove stabilizer bar link from front shock absorber. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to remove the nut or bearing and seal damage will result. Loosen the nut first, then remove nut from stud using the hex hold feature.
Using Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent, compress front coil spring until lower ball joint clears front suspension lower arm.
Remove and discard front wheel knuckle-to-shock absorber pinch bolt and nut. (A drift punch may be used to remove bolt.)
Press halfshaft from wheel hub. Wire halfshaft to body to maintain level position. CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV joint could result in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the halfshaft.
Remove three front shock absorber mounting bracket-to-shock tower nuts and compress front coil spring. Remove strut assembly from vehicle.
Remove Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent.
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Installation
Notes
Install Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent on strut assembly and compress front coil spring.
Install strut assembly and three front shock absorber mounting bracket to-shock tower nuts. Hand-tighten nuts.
Install front shock absorber into front wheel knuckle assembly. Remove spring compressor.
Install a new front shock-to-front wheel knuckle pinch bolt. Tighten to 98-132 Nm (72-97 ft. lbs.).
Install halfshaft into wheel hub.
Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber. Use care not to damage link ball joint boot seal. CAUTION: Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Do not use power tools to tighten nut or bearing and seal damage will result. Install nut using hex hold feature to prevent the stud from rotating.
Install a new stabilizer bar link nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 ft. lbs.).
Install tie rod end onto front wheel knuckle.
Install a new tie rod end slotted nut. Tighten to 47-63 Nm (35-46 ft. lbs.). If necessary, advance nut to install a new cotter pin.
Install brake anti-lock sensor wiring routing clip.
Install brake hose bracket and mounting screw. Tighten to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
Install tire and wheel. Tighten lug nut to 115-142 Nm (85-104 ft. lbs.).
Tighten three front shock absorber mounting bracket-to-shock tower nuts to 30-40 Nm (22-29 ft. lbs.).
Lower vehicle and tighten front axle wheel hub retainer to 230-275 Nm (170-202 ft. lbs.).
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