How to Replace Shock & Spring Assembly 02-05 Mercury Mountaineer

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1A Auto shows you how to repair, install , fix, change or replace your front struts with their loaded struts. This video is applicable to the 02, 03, 04, 05 Ford Explorer or Mercury Mountaineer.
🔧 List of tools used:
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• 16mm Wrench
• 18mm Wrench
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• 16mm Socket 1aau.to/oVN/1AX...
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/opj/1AX...
• Wire Cutters
• A Piece of Pipe (for leverage)
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• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/osY/1AX...
• Rust Penetrant
• Floor Jack 1aau.to/orf/1AX...
• Jack Stands 1aau.to/ort/1AX...
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[@timothyd.schmiedeke553]

Do you have any knowledge of why my explorer same year, 03 might be snapping off all 5 lug studs at the same time. Both sides, driver, and passenger. This has happened 7 times on driver. And now, 7 times on passenger. Probably over a 7 month period. I come from mechanic back ground, and still can pretty much handle quite a bit of newer car problems. But I'm lost on the studs snapping. My wife is the only driver, and has been for 2 years now. She is 59yrs. Any knowledge is extremely helpful. I'm worried about everyone safety. Thank You All, so much. Tim.

[@1AAuto]

+Tim Schmiedeke We wouldn't be able to diagnose an issue like that here, you may want to have a local mechanic take a look at it. Thanks for checking us out! 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c

[@brucewayne2503]

When I order the part for the rear passenger side does it need to be specified for that side or just that its for the rear?

[@George-fh9zm]

I've watcher other videos by this mechanic. These are by far the most detailed and easy to follow.

[@1AAuto]

+George Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00013?KZbin&CTA+Comment&SD03cwcDkug

[@johnjesus971]

Man, I need to get myself a lift like that. Life would be so much easier

[@maxxmatlock212]

About to try this myself for the first time. You make it look so easy. I'm pretty mechanically inclined. But I've never attempted anything like this.

[@Mrpruitt1967]

Thanks for the awesome prices for the 2 rear struts for my 02 explorer...This vehicle should be totally recalled for constant major repairs!! The video was perfect to understand. Thank you for making it simple as possible. You saved me well over 450 dollars. I could not afford to have it done for me. It's my wife's vehicle and she thinks I'm smart now after fixing it myself. Boy do I have her fooled lol. I will definitely be buying from 1A Auto in the future. Keep the great vids coming.

[@1AAuto]

+keith pruitt Great to hear! We're glad we could help. If any viewers need to make this repair, here's the link for the product on our website: www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00013?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@gustavohussien396]

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[@benson4u215]

To be fair the '02 and '03 have the most TSB's of all the years made so you have just about everything going against you in these stubborn mules

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

@@benson4u215 glad i have an 05

[@TheSmallTimeHunter]

Is this exactly how to do it on a 2005 explorer as well ? And did he loosen that bolt where the knuckle was or did it just fall off?

[@mrpreparedallthetime1099]

Do you not have to use a coil spring condenser which holds it and keeps it from exploding out after you loosen everything up?

[@meyou-wn1ry]

I gotta give it to you for once I found a KZbin video worth its title lol thank you and keep up the good work and bravo on the detailed videos much respect

[@wittrockt]

This video is great! Very helpful. Allowed an amateur like me to do the repair.

[@danjason8774]

Am I mistaking, or did the description say you were changing the front struts?

[@americaamerican8129]

Thanks for posting; I'll be doing that same job tomorrow on an '03 explorer 👍

[@1AAuto]

+America American Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@wcubby22]

I really appreciate the video. I have to replace my strut assemblies on the rear and front. I have a question though is the procedure for replacing the front assemblies the same as replacing the rear?

[@1AAuto]

+wcubby22 This procedure might be different for the rear struts. 1aauto.com

[@wcubby22]

@@1AAuto ok so I have a 2004 Ford explorer 4.6 how different is it to change the struts on the front than it is the rear. I can get the strut off and the bolt out but the strut is so long how do I get it out? Do I remove the lower control arm? Thank you for the help. I tried compressing the spring but it still didn't help. So had to put it back together and still drives like im driving my truck on a slip and slide.

[@1AAuto]

+wcubby22 You would have to remove some suspension components to allow it to drop far enough to remove the strut assemblies. We do not have a repair video for those parts. We're always cycling through common cars. We'll add this repair to our list! 1AAuto.com

[@wcubby22]

@@1AAuto thank you so much. I really do appreciate you actually responding. I can't waite to see the video. Again thank you

[@W0RLDSSMALLESTVI0LIN]

@@wcubby22 you must remove the bolt to the upper control arm. If you cant get the strut out without removing the upper ball joint bolt then that means ur strut was already replaced - factory struts on these will come out without upper ball joint bolt removal, but ANY aftermarket ones will not and require removal of the bolt to get it out and a new one in. You may also need to remove the sway bar link to get the lower control arm to drop enough to maneuver the strut out.

[@ericbunin]

Thanks for you video. It made my home replacement of the strut assembly possible. I wouldn't have tried it myself otherwise.

[@1AAuto]

+Homercubed We're glad the video helped you out. Thanks for watching. 1aauto.com 866-403-3393

[@humans302]

Im about to do this on my 04 are jack stands tall enough for the arm to drop down the correct amount ?

[@norvelt73]

So, you don't have to tighten the two upper bolts for the control arm?

[@chillzookanoid]

great videos as always but there must be a power tool to open those nuts in the hard to reach areas.

[@redsafi1984]

Great videos. Do you need to replace the sway bar links? Or is it optional.

[@CaptainRudy4021]

Redwan Safi you don't necessarily have to but it'd probably be a good idea. you can get sway bar link kits at napa for $30 so they're not that expensive.

[@DonaldLanngren]

Can you make a video of how to replace tailgate glass on a 2004 mercury mountainer

[@brittanycantu2732]

Hi great video. I ordered my parts from you. You state the torque specs for the rear lower bolts are all 110 ft lbs. I have a haynes manual and it states that its is 290 ft lbs. My torque wrench only goes to 250 ft lbs. Any advice? I also have an 03 Mountaineer.

[@1AAuto]

+Brittany Gumm I would double check the manual, because 290 ft lb for a lower strut bolt is an awful lot.

[@k5_kiaupgrades622]

Great video very helpful. Same application for my 04 explorer 4.0. Thank u.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@Watts85af]

This was very helpful , thanks for making the video

[@nunyabusiness9308]

The rear coil springs on my 02 explorer have broke and have been for a while. Due to some pretty major medical bills I can't afford new ones or the repair bill to have it done along with the front due to it sitting so crooked and it's no longer safe to driven. It looks like I can do it myself if I can locate some used ones at the scrap yard and the tools to do it. Wish me luck!

[@1AAuto]

+J. Kirby Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00013?KZbin&CTA+Comment&SD03cwcDkug

[@mindofmayhem.]

@@1AAuto What about replacing JUST the spring? I see they sell just the rear spring, is that the same as this? Thanks!!

[@1AAuto]

+Nunya Business Just replacing the spring would be a different procedure. We do not have a video for that nor do we offer just the springs to purchase. Thank you.

[@verinb9]

Will Expedition shocks/struts fit Explorer XLT if both are the same yr?

[@1AAuto]

+verinb9 Ford Expedition shocks will not be the same for a Ford Explorer. 1aauto.com

[@frigofrigo3875]

Can you please let us know if alignment is needed after change ? Thanks

[@CaptainRudy4021]

frigo frigo you should always get an alignment done anytime you replace or disconnect any part of the suspension or steering. new struts/springs will increase ride height which will affect camber.

[@JRotz]

Do you need an alignment after replacing the rear shocks/springs?

[@CaptainRudy4021]

Milly Badison you should always get an alignment done anytime you replace or disconnect any part of the suspension or steering. new struts/springs will increase ride height which will affect camber.

[@BayAreaMike99]

Milly Badison Anything on suspension yes

[@MissingLinkMTB]

So you have the description as front strut, but in the video he states it's rear strut. Then goes about doing the rear.

[@embed1344]

replacement strut has more coils than original...will that matter? thanks!

[@1AAuto]

+em bed It should be fine. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair we carry the replacement struts shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00013?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@TheMasterFrogg]

Do you guys have body clip removers now?

[@1AAuto]

+Sovereign Enigma We do not have this tool available. Thanks for watching!

[@herbertpoland6321]

Another great video. Thanks 1aauto.com

[@1AAuto]

+Herbert Poland Thanks for watching

[@sisaflor]

thx men its very helpful videos

[@1AAuto]

+Silvia T Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00013?KZbin&CTA+Comment&SD03cwcDkug

[@sorro_tek9599]

Isnt the bottom bolt 250lbs torque

[@gsquaredmke]

Is this procedure the same for a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport (2 door Explorer, not SportTrac)?

[@1AAuto]

You may be able to apply some of the steps shown in this video to that vehicle. Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com

[@nateburch1166]

I never saw you tightin the control arm back...

[@1AAuto]

+Nate Burch It is a the 8:21 point in the video. Hope this helps you out. We carry the replacement struts shown in the video on the website. www.1aauto.com/shock-and-spring-assembly-pair/i/1assp00013?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&

[@awal6981]

@@1AAuto He's talking about where the control arm meets the body. Which is actually at 10:07. Also good video. I just bought wheel hubs front and rear along with shocks as well. Hoping to give a good review about it here soon.

[@fredroth8029]

I saw that too. you got the outer bolt but didn't you loosen the inner ones too?

[@Giohsolis]

Would it be the same steps for an explorer 2006

[@1AAuto]

It might be a similar procedure

[@sonidoblackscorpion]

How About A 2004 Ford Explorer Rear Tie Rod End , How To Replace

[@1AAuto]

Unfortunately we do not have a video for your application. We will keep this repair in mind for future videos. Thank you for watching! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@davesdetail906]

Tie rod ends are on the front.

[@howeyman09]

+David Padilla There are toe links on the rear.

[@dazedconfuzed6]

+Eliazar Mendez 1. Take off front wheel. 2. Remove nut/castle nut holding tie rod end and remove cotter pin if equipped. 3. Either smack the steering knuckle to break tie rod end loose where it enters the knuckle or use a pickle fork(pickle fork is way easier.) 4. Put a wrench on jamb nut and a wrench on tie rod end. Righty the jamb nut and lefty the tie rod end to break their bond to each other. 5. Count the number of spins it takes to remove the tie rod end. 6. Put on new tie rod end and tighten the number of times it took to remove the old one to put it back in the same spot. 7. Tighten jamb nut up against the tie rod end. 8. With a wrench on each, the jamb nut and tie rod end, snug them together. 9. Get an alignment, done.

[@embed1344]

Independent rear for 2002-2005 or 6... actually called lateral link or rear toe compensator. need to watch build date and size of outer end. some are 15mm and others 17mm. if you have 16" wheels, most aftermarket ones will rub inside of wheel. I am about to install a set and hope they don't...

[@Bossrich6287]

this is a job,but i think i can handle it.

[@1AAuto]

Thank you for viewing our video! +roger b