To remove the front strut on a 1998 Mercury Mystique, first, ensure the vehicle is securely lifted and supported on jack stands. Remove the wheel, then disconnect the brake line and any ABS sensor wiring. Next, unbolt the strut from the lower control arm and the top mount located in the engine bay. Finally, carefully pull the strut assembly out of the vehicle for replacement or servicing.
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Front: Strut to body: 29-40 ft. lbs. Front: Strut to knuckle: 84-98 ft. lb.s Rear: Strut to body: 12-14 ft. lb.s Rear: strut to knuckle: 65-80 ft. lb.s
Mine on the 98 is a belt. It is behind the serpentine belt under covers on the front of the engine.
To remove the Front Fender on the 98 Ford escort you need a tool box. A tool box will enable you open the bolts.
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Bad coil?
To change the struts on a 1986 Oldsmobile 98, first safely lift the vehicle and remove the front wheels. Next, detach the strut from the steering knuckle and the upper mount by removing the necessary bolts. Replace the old strut with the new one, securing it to the upper mount and the steering knuckle. Finally, reassemble the wheel, lower the vehicle, and ensure everything is tightened properly before taking it for a test drive.
Check strut for any signs of leakage or broken spring. Could be a bad strut mount or bearing check for looseness or play Check strut for any signs of leakage or broken spring. Could be a bad strut mount or bearing check for looseness or play
To replace the strut you have to jack up the car on the side you want to do and take off the wheel. Then, take it loose from the strut tower on the top. There are 3 or 4 nuts. Then take it loose from the steering knuckle on the bottom. The whole strut assembly lifts out. To replace the coil you have to have a strut compressor. It compresses the coil spring so the top of the strut can come off. Once the top of the strut is exposed the coil can be taken off the strut.
Mark 8 97-98 Does not have Front shocks unless it has been altered from OEM,if this is the case Strut Masters carries the Strict, OE on this car is Air Bags
98 mystique has only one cat conveter
ON a '98 Mystique it's on engine between engine and radiator.It has a "T" shaped handle on top.