How To Replace Front Strut Assembly 2003-2011 Mercury Grand Marquis

[@Anthonythesider]

I like how the upper control arm was magically replaced

[@Jay.Walker]

Wow! Now I know why struts for my town car, were also sold with upper control arms, stabilizer links, ball joints & extra strength Tylenol

[@TAZ95C4]

I couldn't help but notice where you re-chamfered the lower strut bolt where you beat it flat hammering it out. That's a crucial bit of information. If that happens to someone attempting this, they'll never be able to get the nut started

[@kevinpierce731]

Great video! Question though, Is there a trick getting the 3 upper bolts in? Once you get the strut in the lower controll arm I don't see any way of twisting the strut to get them lined up with the bolt holes.

[@Soundman73_Electronics]

Exactly what I needed to see. Going to be installing rear shocks and front struts on my 2003 Grand Marquis. The torque specs are greatly appreciated. Subbed! :)

[@trustnoone4788]

Would it be the same for a crown Victoria police interceptor 2011?

[@gary19222]

EXCELLENT VIDEO

[@z06king]

great instructible. the bottom shock bolt was fiddly to get back in, otherwise, just time. about 4 hours for me, a somewhat suspension experienced shade tree mechanic. 77 years old.

[@BigGroovyOg]

Does this apply too 1998-2004 ford crown Vic?

[@richardloach610]

118 ft lb for the caliper bolts? Are you sure? The Haynes manual says a lot less

[@Plekteret04]

This was done more professional than others on the Tube. But this car was some rusty. Has been on rusty road. I've got a 04 Ford Crown vic her in Norway. Has been on salty roads in winters. I had now used Fluid Film on this old car. It was really time for this. It has only 80k miles on it. I dont know if its time for replaceing the struts/shocks now. The strut has some surface rust. Its twenty years, so there can be som leaks. Greetings from Norway.

[@benjaminkoval3807]

Thanks that helps a lot to see how to do it on my 2008 grand and what it takes if i take it in to get the job done so the place doesn't screw with me. I help others this way i can see what to look for on there vehicles.

[@londonwatson7342]

Will I need to get an alignment after this repair?

[@TRQ]

+London Watson Yes, an alignment will need to be done after this repair.

[@danielteegarden8982]

Great Job !

[@Craneop817]

How do I know the correct ride height?

[@imserious2187]

I want to lift my 07 a little in the front, what can I do?

[@garyc765]

Where did the new upper a arms come from all the sudden. Please dont skip ahead.

[@hambone950]

so it should take me 30 mins to do both??

[@theENERGYDREAM]

Look like not easy for normal people.

[@ARH0101]

Car has a lot of rust. Should be using rust dissolver on the frame and upper/lower control arm, then coat it

[@jattlife6427]

thanxxx broo

[@TRQ]

+@jattlife6427 Thanks for watching our video! 1aau.to/m/Shop-TRQ

[@calebcrenshaw8529]

Why not just completely take of upper ball joint instead of losening the 2 bolts it’s only those to bolts holding it on there

[@thomasmarquez6790]

Great instruction video but only one click using the torque wrench. Double check clicking will cause over torque.

[@tipseal5246]

Two different car

[@williamschlorb738]

How much would a street mechanic usually charger for a service like this. 200 or so??