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(Licenced Technician) -- 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis does not use struts. It uses coil springs with separate shocks for the front and rear - except for some of the upscale trim Grand Marquis models, which run computer-controlled air suspension in the rear. Why are you wanting the "struts" changed? Are you having handling problems? Does the car sit low on one side? I have owned a 1991 Crown Vic and a 1989 Grand Marquis; front shocks are not really difficult (for me) to change; front coil springs are much more difficult. These cars were known for sometimes breaking coil springs. Unless you have a good solid garage floor, a couple of floor jacks, a complete set of line-up bars, and access to air tools, I would not recommend doing this job yourself. Hope this helps.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 9y agoThe 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis does not have front shocks. The Mercury has front struts. Compress the strut spring with a spring compressor. Remove the strut retaining bolts. Reverse the process to install the new front struts.
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∙ 9y agoTrunk struts are mounted to the back of the trunk. Locate the mounting hardware and remove it. Be sure to use the proper replacement struts and replace each side. Do one side at a time to avoid moving the trunk out of alignment.
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∙ 13y ago1. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel.
2. Jack up car and support with jackstands.
3.Remove lug nuts and remove wheel.
4.Remove brake line bracket from strut. Unplug ABS sensor harness.
5.Mark strut-to knuckle bolts on strut and mark strut to steering knuckle on knuckle.
6. Separate strut from steering knuckle.
7.Support strut and remove the 3 strut upper mounting bolts (from engine compartment).
8.Remove strut assembly from car.
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