How to Install Ford Edge Front Struts, 2007-2014 - Loaded Strut Assembly

Set of 2 Front Struts, Loaded, for 2011-2015 Ford Edge / Lincoln MKX: amzn.to/305FDXD
Today I’m replacing the front strut assembly on this 2011 Ford Edge and I’m going to do it without removing the entire cowl, to save a lot of time and labor.
Unlike a double wishbone suspension, the McPherson Strut design that the Ford Edge uses only has a lower control arm. The bottom of the strut attaches to the knuckle, so when the knuckle turns to steer the wheel,
the whole strut & spring has to turn with it.
Where the strut bolts to the shock tower, it uses a separate plate at the top with a rotating bearing inside.
The bearings in that plate allow it to rotate smoothly, but wear out over time
and that’s when you hear a clunk noise when turning, usually at the same position of the steering wheel. Over time this will just get worse and clunk more.
Rather than rent a spring compressor and do all that sketchy labor to replace just the bearings, it’s a fraction of the time to just replace the entire assembly, plus the strut and spring are also both brand new now.
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