Front strut removal

2005 MERCURY SABLE

170,000 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

DUKEJDAVIS

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In removing the front strut, I can’t get the knuckle to go low enough to get the strut completely out. Lower control arm is bottomed out on the chassis. Any suggestions?

Dec 10, 2019 at 10:55 AM

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DUKEJDAVIS

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I am taking fairly new struts off one vehicle to put on another.

Dec 10, 2019 at 11:10 AM

SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

In the diagrams down below I have included the removal and installation guide for your vehicle's front strut from the vehicle manufacturer. Please go through this guide and get back to us with what you are able to find out. I hope that this helps.

Thanks,
Alex
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Dec 10, 2019 at 1:09 PM