How to Replace Front Shock and Spring Assembly 2002-2005 Ford Explorer

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This video shows you how to install a shock and spring assembly on your 2002-2005 Ford Explorer. A shock and spring complete assembly simplifies installation. You don't need to separate the spring from the shock absorber.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2002 Ford Explorer
2003 Ford Explorer
2004 Ford Explorer
2005 Ford Explorer
Tools you will need:
• Pocket Screwdriver
• Pry Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00020
• 13mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 14mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 21mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 24mm Socket
• 30mm Socket
• 8mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00017
• Pickle Fork
• Trim Tool Set 1aau.to/oa/1AXXX00004
• Locking Pliers 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00139
• 3/8 Inch Air Impact Gun
• T25 Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00008
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Socket Extensions 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Bungee Cord
• Cotter Pin
• Center Punch 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00055
• Hammer 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00091
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[@BCVS777]

FYI The only preparation necessary for removal/replacement (2002 Explorer XLT) is to jack the vehicle up from the center until both tires clear then pull the wheels. Unbolt the strut and it will come right out. The new struts were a little longer so required a pry bar to push it up and put the bottom bolt in. Unhooking the stabilizer bar would have worked too. No need to take the brake/hub apart or pop the top ball joint. It’s not that hard, I just did it. The rear is a little more work.

[@donruf4992]

strut falls down in the control arm which lowers the strut so you can clear the top and then just pull the strut out ..... I just watched a video and it was a woman doing the work

[@cdrysdale1969]

Holy ol Rust bucket. lol

[@barryalan4069]

Where can I get the thru bolt for the bottom of the strut
How long is it what is the diameter of the bolt? I have a stuck bolt. What to just cut it out.

[@chufo0125]

Thank you for this video! This will make the job easier! Just one question,what are the tighten measures for all the nuts? Or at l3ast for the shock itself? Thanks again!

[@donruf4992]

Don't follow his advice

[@garyvanremortel5218]

Force, not pressure. What portion of this procedure is 19:23 unnecessary if the car isn't four-wheel drive?