How to Replace Front Struts 2006-12 Ford Fusion

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A shock and spring complete assembly simplifies installation. You don't need to separate the spring from the shock absorber. This video shows you how to install a new shock and spring assembly designed specifically to fit your 2006-2012 Ford Fusion.

This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2006 Ford Fusion
2007 Ford Fusion
2008 Ford Fusion
2009 Ford Fusion
2010 Ford Fusion
2011 Ford Fusion
2012 Ford Fusion

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[lancesavoy]

TRQ Check your Comments!! and then edit your video. Torque on the Strut Assembly top bolts is NOT 66 ft lbs. Several people have already snapped off bolts using the torque specs you give in the video. Ludkily I read the comments here first. I looked them up and for the 2011 Fusion 3.0L V6 the torque is 29 ft lbs. It may be lower for other models as I see a lot have posted 22 ft lbs. In any case you have the torque 250% to 300% TOO HIGH. You need to edit this video and correct it!!!

[ludatrades]

Just put in two new struts on my fusion in my home garage. This is the best video on it that I found, many thanks!

[ejames]

@trq the nuts at the top should be closer 22-26 ft lbs according to other sources I've found. Thanks everyone for the comments. Saved me from breaking my struts.

[beammeupscottsp]

The pry bar was clutch! Nothing lined up when I tried putting everything back, great tip!

[calebbarnum]

Yup snapped one off listening to the torque spec of 66 ft pnds

[rastechsmith]

Just broke a stud trying to get to 66 ft/lbs. spec it 29. Now I get to wait on a replacement!

[doriskotori]

Strut mount bolts (13mm) are 29ft lb, not 66.

[evandaily]

TRQ coming though as always. Thank you guys for all your help!

[moontv]

The 3 shock absorber upper mounts nuts are torque spec of 22ft lb I almost broke mine trying to tighten to 66ft lbs like he stated but everything else is good and worked well

[WaveyaAddict]

Thanks for the torque specs! And good idea you had to torque the upper 3 bolts with the wheel on the ground. I also mark the position of my old strut bolts onto the strut mount before I remove them just bc I think it helps the alignment not to need a large adjustment.

[randomguy]

Wish I would've read the comments first...yep broke the stud off 😤

[jenniferludwig]

Omgosh thank goodness I read thesd comments! I was thinking 66 was too tight!

[steved]

Thanks, the torque numbers were a bonus as well!

[danieltownsend]

Enjoyed watching. Professional, high quality work. Replaces a loaded strut faster then I can compose an email. Amazing.

[waelzaini]

It was the most professional video I've ever watched

[davidclay]

Awesome. Quick, straight to it instructions, thank you sir!!!!

[rummimg]

MUCH easier than rear shocks. Ty and 22 foot pound for upper bolts.

[ericneumann]

the top 3 nuts are torqued to 22ft-lbs. otherwise great video!

[mistermister]

Just did mine on a 2012...easiest struts ever..even the bolts weren't all crusty and i live in the rust belt.

[lifeimprovement]

Broke my bolt off too. Can confirm 22 ft lbs sounds correct. Dude is breaking everyone's struts! Lol @TRQ please edit the video to add a snippet. Now I have to do everything again!