Ford Focus - Front Strut Replacement

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@derekgardin1512 7 ай бұрын

A tip for spreading the pinch part on the knuckle. After removing the bolt, i put a metal scraper in the gap (or any other strong, thin metal) and then put the bolt back in. When the bolt hits the scraper it will start spreading the knuckle apart. It also makes it easy to get back in, new strut will just drop in. I used to do it like you did but the thing always popped out. I leave the top bolts in until I get the bottom of the strut out of the knuckle, like you did.

@alexhendon69 Ай бұрын

This worked well, I used a pry bar after the bolt punched a clean hole into the scraper. On one side, it was easier to undo the top bolts to remove the bottom of the strut from the knuckle. It gave a bit more clearance to pop it out

@mrgreen3874 8 ай бұрын

this should be the gold standard on how to do an instructional utube video. Saved me boatload of time. thx bro

@hyr0llr 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback. I try my best to make it straight to the point and as informative as possible.

@FranksModelAviationWorkshop Ай бұрын

Will you have to get realigned after strut replacement?

@yunfenglu6619 3 ай бұрын

10 yrs old, 150k miles, under the dust, metal still shinning, no rust, wow, California makes life so easy for mechanics

@XxHockeyKid34xX 23 күн бұрын

Watched another vid, bro took the entire cowl and wiper arms, your method will save so much more time. Thanks

@hyr0llr 23 күн бұрын

Thank you. Im glad this video is helpful compared to others. Cheers. Let me know how your repair goes.

@randallharris2523 6 ай бұрын

This video deserves a comment. Thankyou for the short and sweet how to video! 🤙

@hyr0llr 6 ай бұрын

Much appreciated. And no problem.

@gerrytaylor5516 11 ай бұрын

I thank you very much. Very quick and to the point. You're going to save me time when I do the job..

@hyr0llr 11 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Thank you for the feedback. Let ne know how the repair goes.

@gerrytaylor5516 10 ай бұрын

It went easier than I thought. Your video was great! Thanks 👍

@hyr0llr 10 ай бұрын

@@gerrytaylor5516 greqt to hear. Cheers on your repair.

@Brianpca 22 күн бұрын

To the point with no added bs. Wonderful video!!

@KingCheezy615 Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro awesome video. I'm saving this and using you as my guide lol

@hyr0llr Жыл бұрын

No problem. Thank you for the feedback .

@ArthurYankewitz 8 ай бұрын

Same. Nicely shown visually and staright forward. Thank you. 👍

@bigwheelsguy 10 ай бұрын

Nice job making the video. Short and sweet!

@hyr0llr 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. I try an make these with just the info you need.

@alexhendon69 Ай бұрын

Great video. Job was identical on a 2015 Focus. I recommend replacing the sway bar links while you you have the struts out. Its a pain in the ass to reach the bottom bolt otherwise, and its a relatively low cost component.

@Mustang3445 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the well made vid I hope it’s as easy as it looks when I tackle this job at the shop tomorrow!

@hyr0llr 3 ай бұрын

Good luck!

@johnclemans7802 8 ай бұрын

Great informative video! Straight and to the point. I'm going to replace the swaybar endlinks at the same time while it's apart. The end links wear out and make noise going over bumps. Thanks again for sharing.

@hyr0llr 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching thevideo. Let me know how the repair goes.

@derekgardin1512 7 ай бұрын

Yes the end links will make noise over small bumps when they're worn. Cheap part to replace and easy since your already there and half the work is done already.

@royboy3597 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Everything you need to know and to the point. I thought all struts needed a compression tool, so they don’t take off half your face! LOL! I think we all like a challenge of troubleshooting. But sometimes getting walked through something. Really fits the bill.

@hyr0llr 6 ай бұрын

Thank You. The only time you need the compression tool is to just replace the strut but keep the original spring. it can save money but more work overall. It all comes down to the amount cost, labor and effort you want to do for a job lol.

@funderberg Жыл бұрын

Fantastic video!

@hyr0llr Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback

@mariogonzalezrealestate 3 ай бұрын

Thank you Rolando! Great explainer video.

@hateunbound3582 2 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Thank you!

@imdave320 4 ай бұрын

All auto repair videos should be like this. You got a sub from me sir. Thank you.

@hyr0llr 4 ай бұрын

I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.

@rednebmb 6 ай бұрын

Very well done video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@hyr0llr 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for feedback. Also you are welcome. Hope your repair is smooth.

@laramie54 2 ай бұрын

Great video you showed me everything i need to do it myself.

@hyr0llr 2 ай бұрын

Appreciate the feedback.

@bigwheelsguy 10 ай бұрын

You did good. Thanks.

@hyr0llr 10 ай бұрын

Thank you. Hope your repair goes smooth

@user-ye3cx7jg9d Ай бұрын

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

@johnnyaguinaga8661 2 ай бұрын

Very informative video gonna do this tomorrow on my focus

@Skeltonz 10 ай бұрын

I need to replace mine this is gonna be very helpful lol

@hyr0llr 10 ай бұрын

Glad its gonna help you. Let me know how your repair goes.

@autoflowerfarmer3326 Ай бұрын

Excellent! Thank you.

@jjoneshauling6104 3 ай бұрын

Perfect. Thank you bro.

@hyr0llr 3 ай бұрын

No problem. Hope your repair goes smooth.

@mikecaravan8023 25 күн бұрын

Thank u for sharing this video it help me a lot 🙏🙏🙏🙏

@hyr0llr 25 күн бұрын

Thank you very much. Cheers

@gunnerb4u978 7 ай бұрын

How did you get the knuckle to drop down that far? I have the strut loose from the knuckle but can't drop the knuckle far enough to remove strut.

@hyr0llr 7 ай бұрын

if the top is unbolted, swing the bottom out towards you first then the top follows. Or do you mean the bottom of the strut is loose but still inside the knuckle?

@josedaniel4725 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video 👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼

@hyr0llr 11 ай бұрын

No problem. Hope your repair gors smooth

@josedaniel4725 10 ай бұрын

@@hyr0llr live in Texas 🥵🔥 and AC is working on Max but not cooling 😞 so having to repair that and struts are on standby. Applied freon it's holding but starting with power switch before replacing compressor 🤞🏼 👍🏼

@hyr0llr 10 ай бұрын

@@josedaniel4725 ah i see, priority for sure. lol is the compressor clutch kicking on and if so, is it rapidly or normal.

@lucky-qy2ht 5 ай бұрын

Very nice video , i replaced mine broken coilovers , now noise comes when goes only over bumps and pathols , sound like some hits , when driving over 10mph. Any suggestions please.

@hyr0llr 5 ай бұрын

Make sure everything is tight. Especially if the noise only came after you replace the coilover.

@TroyaJamilyn Жыл бұрын

Great video, very helpful.

@hyr0llr Жыл бұрын

Thank you, i appreciate it.

@TroyaJamilyn 11 ай бұрын

@@hyr0llr I replaced my front struts today based on this video. As far as the struts were concerned today, it all went very smoothly...though I had to wear ear plugs during the banging process. I meant to change the sway bar links (originals at 116k and worn/noisy), but the nut holding them to the sway bar itself is going to need some special tools or something because I couldn't break it loose and actually rounded out the inside allen key tip of the bolt. Anyway thank you so much for posting this video and showing the best way to do it. It was a huge, huge help.

@hyr0llr 11 ай бұрын

@@TroyaJamilyn if you can. But a torx bit just a smidge bigger than the hole(1 time use) and hammer that in to wedge in the hole just enough hold it while you remove the nut. OR if you have a dremel or grinder, cut a slot to hold the stud with a flat head while you remove the nut.

@hyr0llr 11 ай бұрын

@@TroyaJamilyn also thank you for the feedback.

@TroyaJamilyn 11 ай бұрын

@@hyr0llr Thanks for the tip. The trouble I was having was that I was doing it with the car on a jack stand and it was too difficult to get good leverage. I found a DIY garage with a lift and just raised the car up in the air on the lift and was able to change out those sway bar links. It still took a while to get those things loose but I got them by using locking pliers on the other side of the link. Oddly enough, the bracket holding the sensor cable is shaped differently from yours, and there's a part of it that just sits in the way making it hard to get a tool on there to tighten them. Not sure why they're different. Anyway thanks for your help!!

@Ian-ot7up 8 ай бұрын

Great video! 2 questions after watching it: 1) does the knuckle have a place for the strut to bottom out in, or do you have to line up the depth yourself before tightening the pinch bolt? 2) Any concerns about accidentally pulling the half-shaft out while the knuckle's dangling there, or does the ball joint not give the knuckle enough play for that to happen?

@hyr0llr 8 ай бұрын

If i remember correctly there is a tab where the pinch bolt goes that bottoms out. 1:50

@hyr0llr 8 ай бұрын

As far for the halfshaft. You can get a bungee to hold it for over extending. But i didnt need to this time.

@bradbaker4679 Ай бұрын

Would this be the same procedure for the Ford C-Max??

@memphis_sean8169 4 ай бұрын

Did you use OEM struts or??

@davids7273 2 күн бұрын

what about the position/orientation of the upper strut mount? afaik it needs to be fitted in a specific position, which you did not show

@hyr0llr 2 күн бұрын

i was lucky that it went in correctly off the bat.

@supremecelo 8 күн бұрын

Really good video

@SharpAlorik 11 ай бұрын

Do you have the link from where you bought the strut from? Are they good?

@hyr0llr 11 ай бұрын

My buddy bought them from the parts store. So i assume its their brand. But you can get motorcraft from rockauto for half the price of a dealer most times

@tonymcnamara9368 2 ай бұрын

Torque the strut bolts when the vehicle is back on the ground, so it's full weight is going through the strut.

@hyr0llr Ай бұрын

Thats for suspension arms due to the bushings

@Inkadomination Жыл бұрын

I see that blue part that is showing on it. Is that normal ?

@hyr0llr Жыл бұрын

My buddies brother wired the ampligier like that. Dont do it like that lol

@NG-tz8wo Жыл бұрын

Where do you get the torque specs for the bolts?

@hyr0llr Жыл бұрын

I looked online until i found what looked to be correct.

@NG-tz8wo Жыл бұрын

@@hyr0llr got ya. I’m guessing you have to pay to get it from Ford

@hyr0llr Жыл бұрын

@@NG-tz8wo exactly. I just tty to find someone who uploads the service manual

@schunter20 11 күн бұрын

does the car need to be aligned afterwards?

@hyr0llr 11 күн бұрын

Its good practice to get an alignment after messing with suspension yes.

@Gary-hb2zz 6 ай бұрын

Do you tighten the center bolt and if you do how many pounds of torque does it take?

@hyr0llr 6 ай бұрын

time stamp on which one?

@Gary-hb2zz 6 ай бұрын

@@hyr0llr if I'm right I think my preloaded struts that are ready to install don't have a center bolt for the 3 mounting screws

@hyr0llr 6 ай бұрын

@@Gary-hb2zz yeah that centerbolt should be torques already

@Gary-hb2zz 6 ай бұрын

@@hyr0llr I know mine was already but it still is clunking my whole front end is brand new and had it checked already with two mechanics so my suspect is the strut mount bolt

@Gary-hb2zz 6 ай бұрын

@@hyr0llr is it dangerous to drive with the strut mount bolts slightly loose not ultra loose