How To: Replace Front Strut Assemblies on a 2004-2013 Ford F-150
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How to replace Ford F150 strut assemblies safely, and properly. Ford F150 strut assemblies wear out over time. It’s typically recommended you have your shocks & struts professionally inspected every fifty thousand miles. The stability, steering and braking ability of your vehicle are negatively affected by worn-out shocks and struts. Since strut assemblies wear out gradually over time, it can be really difficult to notice the deterioration in their performance. Replacing 04-14 Ford F150 strut assemblies is a straightforward procedure we will demonstrate in this video.
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0:00 Welcome Back
0:41 Tips
1:32 Remove the Wheels
2:42 Spray Penetrant
3:06 Remove the Bolts
3:52 Remove the Old Strut
4:20 Compare New & Old Struts
4:32 Check for Rusted Mounts
4:47 Install the New Strut
5:30 Torque the Strut
6:18 Post-Install Tips
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Transcript:
Hey everybody, Chris here from O’Reilly Auto Parts to show you how to change the strut assemblies on your vehicle. Before I get too far into it, I want to give you the opportunity to subscribe to our channel, which features other DIY and product videos.
Today, I’ll be installing a complete, Master Pro strut assembly, which is a single, self-contained unit that includes all the components. I’ll be working on this 2013 Ford F150, but procedures will vary from one vehicle to the next, so be sure to know the specifics for your vehicle before getting started. If you’re not completely comfortable doing this yourself, we’d be happy to recommend a professional technician in your area.
It’s typically recommended you have your shocks & struts professionally inspected every fifty thousand miles. The stability, steering and braking ability of your vehicle are negatively affected by worn-out shocks and struts. Since they wear out gradually over time, it can be really difficult to notice the deterioration in their performance.
A couple quick tips before you get started:
We recommend you replace the nuts and bolts that secure your suspension when you replace the strut assemblies.
The nuts used on these Ford trucks are secured with a nylon locking insert that’s no longer functional once you remove them.
You’ll want to use a thread-locker recommended by your vehicle’s manufacturer when replacing them.
Blue, medium-strength thread-locker is designed to secure fasteners but also to allow for removal with hand tools later.
Once you’ve decided to tackle the job, get your materials together, and here’s what you’ll do:
We’ll start today by jacking up the vehicle and removing the front wheels.
It is EXTREMELY important to make sure you place your jack stands in the manufacturer-specified locations for this job.
There should be no pressure on the strut assembly or suspension AT ALL when you go to remove the assembly.
Pressure on the strut assembly will leave it spring-loaded, which can cause serious injury or death.
Once you’ve determined the manufacturer’s support point for your jack stands, please see our video on how to safely lift and support your vehicle before getting started.
Make sure the vehicle is parked on a level, solid surface.
Put the transmission in park, or in gear if it’s a manual, and set the parking brake.
Chock the rear wheels with wheel chocks in front of… and behind the tires. Don’t use any rocks, bricks or wood that could slide or crumble.
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Simple process. Other instructions have you take off brake assembly, rotors, disconnect axle
Nice clear demonstration. 👍
Great information
Good advice to change the bolt at bottom of strut. Maybe over 100k
This guy just say 400 ft lb of torque? Did you mean 40?
@gavinboothe
3 жыл бұрын
Lol!! I thought the same thing! I wouldn't be able to bench that much on my tiny weak little body even if I tried, let alone wrench that down. lol. (imagining myself sidways pulling on a long wrench while pushing off the side of the car) Even then, 40lbs seems like not anywhere enough if a wheel nut should be around 80-90lbs of torque. I hope all this other information in the video isn't as wacky as that 400lb bit, otherwise someone could get hurt or in an accident.
@Jason-fq7zp
3 жыл бұрын
Yes 400 foot pound
@grgoss1
3 жыл бұрын
@@gavinboothe Archimedes
Are upper control same from 2004 2010 f150
i have a question i just had a mechanic change my two front shocks it raise my truck up now its making noise like poppin and grindin is that normal? the mechanic said it was cause my control arm and bushes was diff ways where truck was low on front and now is higher on front he said it will take few days to go normal
@mosasa1307
2 ай бұрын
hey its been two years, any update?
This does not apply to 2014. On the 2014, the bottom end of the strut is a different design. It has two studs that go straight down into the lower control arm instead of one big bolt and nut oriented sideways, as shown in the video. To remove the strut on a 2014 4x4, you have to back the axle shaft out of the hub in order to move the control arm down far enough for studs on the bottom of the strut to clear the control arm. This is accomplished by removing the axle shaft retaining nut on the hub.
@miguellott9038
Жыл бұрын
Do you have the torque specs for the studded design. The only thing that was really holding me back from doing this in my driveway was the 400 ft lbs. Now lately I looked and mine has the two studs... Hopefully they're 70-90 lbs?
What do you use to measure the foot 🦶 pound torque?
@robertgill8833
2 жыл бұрын
Torque wrench, 1/4 or 1/2 drive.
@billy7805
5 ай бұрын
Maybe don’t do the job if you have to ask that question
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