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
3 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
10 ай бұрын
this should be the gold standard on how to do an instructional utube video. Saved me boatload of time. thx bro
@hyr0llr
10 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback. I try my best to make it straight to the point and as informative as possible.
@FranksModelAviationWorkshop
3 ай бұрын
Will you have to get realigned after strut replacement?
@XxHockeyKid34xX
2 ай бұрын
Watched another vid, bro took the entire cowl and wiper arms, your method will save so much more time. Thanks
@hyr0llr
2 ай бұрын
Thank you. Im glad this video is helpful compared to others. Cheers. Let me know how your repair goes.
@TheBadbrad9
Ай бұрын
I'm attempting this as an old man, thanks for great instructions and video!
@hyr0llr
Ай бұрын
@@TheBadbrad9 you got this. This is not to bad of a job tp do. Lwt me know how it goes
@yunfenglu6619
5 ай бұрын
10 yrs old, 150k miles, under the dust, metal still shinning, no rust, wow, California makes life so easy for mechanics
@johnkradoska1577
Ай бұрын
Excellent bid ... No over explaing like other vids thank you
@Brianpca
2 ай бұрын
To the point with no added bs. Wonderful video!!
@Thefourthtenor87
Ай бұрын
Hell yeah, bro, excellent video. 10/10 would recommend. Gonna do my wife’s Focus soon, will have this queued up for sure! 👍🤘
@gerrytaylor5516
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Thank you for the feedback. Let ne know how the repair goes.
@gerrytaylor5516
Жыл бұрын
It went easier than I thought. Your video was great! Thanks 👍
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
@@gerrytaylor5516 greqt to hear. Cheers on your repair.
@randallharris2523
8 ай бұрын
This video deserves a comment. Thankyou for the short and sweet how to video! 🤙
@hyr0llr
8 ай бұрын
Much appreciated. And no problem.
@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
10 ай бұрын
Same. Nicely shown visually and staright forward. Thank you. 👍
@bigwheelsguy
Жыл бұрын
Nice job making the video. Short and sweet!
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. I try an make these with just the info you need.
@alexhendon69
3 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.
@johnclemans7802
10 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
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching thevideo. Let me know how the repair goes.
@derekgardin1512
8 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.
@Mustang3445
5 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
5 ай бұрын
Good luck!
@imdave320
6 ай бұрын
All auto repair videos should be like this. You got a sub from me sir. Thank you.
@hyr0llr
6 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the feedback. Thank you.
@royboy3597
7 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
7 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.
@johnkradoska1577
21 күн бұрын
Great video .
@supremecelo
2 ай бұрын
Really good video
@mikecaravan8023
2 ай бұрын
Thank u for sharing this video it help me a lot 🙏🙏🙏🙏
@hyr0llr
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much. Cheers
@mariogonzalezrealestate
5 ай бұрын
Thank you Rolando! Great explainer video.
@laramie54
4 ай бұрын
Great video you showed me everything i need to do it myself.
@hyr0llr
4 ай бұрын
Appreciate the feedback.
@johnkradoska1577
Ай бұрын
I subscribed
@johnnyaguinaga8661
4 ай бұрын
Very informative video gonna do this tomorrow on my focus
@hateunbound3582
4 ай бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you!
@user-ye3cx7jg9d
3 ай бұрын
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
@Skeltonz
Жыл бұрын
I need to replace mine this is gonna be very helpful lol
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
Glad its gonna help you. Let me know how your repair goes.
@bigwheelsguy
Жыл бұрын
You did good. Thanks.
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. Hope your repair goes smooth
@Ian-ot7up
10 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
10 ай бұрын
If i remember correctly there is a tab where the pinch bolt goes that bottoms out. 1:50
@hyr0llr
10 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
3 ай бұрын
Would this be the same procedure for the Ford C-Max??
@rednebmb
8 ай бұрын
Very well done video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.
@hyr0llr
8 ай бұрын
Thank you for feedback. Also you are welcome. Hope your repair is smooth.
@autoflowerfarmer3326
2 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you.
@sypernova6969
4 күн бұрын
Well fone. Thanks
@TroyaJamilyn
Жыл бұрын
Great video, very helpful.
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, i appreciate it.
@TroyaJamilyn
Жыл 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
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
@@TroyaJamilyn also thank you for the feedback.
@TroyaJamilyn
Жыл 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!!
@gunnerb4u978
9 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
9 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?
@davids7273
Ай 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
Ай бұрын
i was lucky that it went in correctly off the bat.
@funderberg
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic video!
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback
@jason454ss
4 ай бұрын
Great video! that is how instructional videos should be done.
@hyr0llr
4 ай бұрын
Much appreciated
@jjoneshauling6104
5 ай бұрын
Perfect. Thank you bro.
@hyr0llr
5 ай бұрын
No problem. Hope your repair goes smooth.
@lucky-qy2ht
7 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
7 ай бұрын
Make sure everything is tight. Especially if the noise only came after you replace the coilover.
@tonyafokas
29 күн бұрын
What year was this ford focus? Mine is a 2014 ford focus s and wanted to know if the procedure would be the same? Mine appear to be connected to the control arm but may be wrong once under there ..
@hyr0llr
28 күн бұрын
@@tonyafokas i believe 14 also
@tonyafokas
28 күн бұрын
@@hyr0llr thank you
@SharpAlorik
Жыл бұрын
Do you have the link from where you bought the strut from? Are they good?
@hyr0llr
Жыл 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
@leeannabillups8839
Ай бұрын
Would this be the same procedure for a 2012 Ford focus?
@hyr0llr
Ай бұрын
should be yes, if it has the same motor.
@tonymcnamara9368
3 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
3 ай бұрын
Thats for suspension arms due to the bushings
@josedaniel4725
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video 👏🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
No problem. Hope your repair gors smooth
@josedaniel4725
Жыл 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
Жыл бұрын
@@josedaniel4725 ah i see, priority for sure. lol is the compressor clutch kicking on and if so, is it rapidly or normal.
@schunter20
2 ай бұрын
does the car need to be aligned afterwards?
@hyr0llr
2 ай бұрын
Its good practice to get an alignment after messing with suspension yes.
@memphis_sean8169
6 ай бұрын
Did you use OEM struts or??
@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
@CarlosMorales-gc9dy
Жыл бұрын
Does the pinch bolt need to be tightened an additional 180 degrees?
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
No
@CarlosMorales-gc9dy
Жыл бұрын
Thanks good videos btw
@hyr0llr
Жыл бұрын
@@CarlosMorales-gc9dy thank you. Hope your repair goes smooth
@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
@Gary-hb2zz
8 ай бұрын
Do you tighten the center bolt and if you do how many pounds of torque does it take?
@hyr0llr
8 ай бұрын
time stamp on which one?
@Gary-hb2zz
8 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
8 ай бұрын
@@Gary-hb2zz yeah that centerbolt should be torques already
@Gary-hb2zz
8 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
8 ай бұрын
@@hyr0llr is it dangerous to drive with the strut mount bolts slightly loose not ultra loose
@mikle65
8 ай бұрын
don't compare the old one to the new one after removing it, compare it before you even start the job!
@mikesabella8281
8 ай бұрын
napa quick strut?
@hyr0llr
8 ай бұрын
Honestly i dont know, my buddy(its his car), just brought them with him, i just installed them.
Пікірлер: 116