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How to replace struts on a 1999 Ford Escort?

How do I replace the struts on a 1999 Ford Escort? Is it a job for a backyard mechanic? Do you need special tools?
Dean C., October 2008
JACK UP CAR REMOVE WHEEL LOOK AT THE BOTTOM
END OF THE STRUT LOOSEN THE SINGLE BOLT 19MM
HEAD USING A FARE SIZED HAMMER KNOCK THE HUB CARRIER OFF THE BOTTOM OF THE STRUT THEN USING AN ALLEN KEY AND A SPANNER LOOSEN THE NUT AND THE STRUT DROPS OUT THEN REPEAT ON OTHER SIDE

PETER, October 2008
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