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Scale of 1 to 10 using hand tools = 8 using air tools =4
Tools
*13mm Open ended wrench (optional, but may make job easier)
*13mm Deep Socket for the 3 top bolts
*13/16 socket or wrench for removing tie rod
*1" Deep Socket for Lower Strut Bolt
*48oz rubber or wooden Mallet (optional)
* Strut Spring Compressors (most AutoZone part stores lend them, if you buy replacement shocks from them)
* MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor Set from Harbor Freight will do the job too.
You have to compress the spring before any nuts and bolts are removed from the coil-over-shock assembly, but not until you have the unit off the vehicle. Some refer to the assembly as a strut, I will use the term strut for ease of understanding.
Remember that spring is about 600 lbs per inch. Be safe! Can cause great bodily harm.
- Jack up and secure with Jack stands (I put one at the cross-member and one at the frame as per a flat tire would prescribe.
- Remove the Wheel
- Use the Open Ended Wrench to remove 2 of the 3 visible strut mount nuts at the top.
- To remove the third, open the hood and you should see the third.
- Remove Tie Rod end by taking off the 13/16 nut and using the mallet to "gently" push the rod out.
- If you have trouble don't force the tie rod out..use the jack to raise the suspension to were just the tip of the rod is in and sway it out.***I leave the jack there for added stability***
- Check your trucks stability and then proceed to remove the lower bolt to remove the strut assembly from the Lower Control arm.
- COMPRESS SPRING UNTIL IT LEAVES THE GUIDES ON THE ORIGINAL STRUT BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE THE CENTER LOCKING NUT. (Accidental release of spring may result in causing serious bodily injury)
- Remove center locking nut.
- Assembly of the NEW strut is reversed of Be sure that it looks identical.
- When you are putting the assembly back in it may help if you compress the whole assembly slightly to allow for more clearance.
- Install lower Mounting bolt first with the NUT TO THE REAR of the vehicle
- DO NOT torque it up.
- Re-Install upper mounting nuts to assembly
- Re-Install Tie Rod End ***A firm knock sent it back to locked position for me and you can use the jack to help you manipulate the knuckle to allow for easy re-entry.***
- Re-Install Tie Rod Locking Nut
- Re-Install Tire Assembly
- Get Under your truck and tighten lower mounting bolt
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