Front Suspension: Removal & Installation Ford Taurus VI

Removal and Installation

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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1. Remove the wheel knuckle. For additional information, refer to «WHEEL KNUCKLE»(ref-355709-S11400709982010012800000) .
2. Remove and discard the 4 wheel bearing and wheel hub bolts, then separate the wheel bearing and wheel hub from the wheel knuckle. To install, tighten the new bolts to 133 N.m (98 lb-ft) in the sequence shown in figure.
3. Clean and inspect the knuckle bearing bore. If the wheel knuckle is cracked, install a new wheel knuckle.
4. Using a clean shop towel, clean the wheel hub-to-knuckle mating surfaces.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Lubricate the hub-to-brake disc surface with anti-seize lubricant before installing the brake disc.

Installation

1. Position the wheel stud in the flange, making sure the serrations on the stud line up with the serrations in the flange. Install the washers and a reversed wheel nut.
2. Tighten the wheel nut until the stud is seated against the hub flange.
3. Remove the wheel nut and the washers. Discard the wheel nut.
4. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-355711) .

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-355697) .
2. Using a crowfoot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut. To install, tighten to 200 N.m (148 lb-ft).
3. Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.
4. Remove and discard the lower arm forward bolt. To install, tighten the new bolt to 185 N.m (136 lb-ft).
5. Remove and discard the lower arm rearward nuts and bolts. To install, tighten the new nuts to 99 N.m (73 lb-ft). Install the new lower arm rearward bolts from the bottom of the lower arm bushing with the nuts on top.
6. If necessary, remove the lower arm rearward bushing. For additional information, refer to «LOWER ARM BUSHING»(ref-355709-S35086462162010012800000) .
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Removal

1. Remove the lower arm. For additional information, refer to «LOWER ARM»(ref-355709-S25097223052010012800000) .
2. Index-mark the bushing-to-lower arm position for reference during the installation procedure.
3. Using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, a suitable press and adapters, remove the lower arm bushing.

1. Install the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover onto the lower arm.
2. Transfer the index mark to the new lower arm bushing.
3. Align the index marks and using the Drive Pinion Bearing Cone Remover, a suitable press and adapters, install a new lower arm bushing.
4. Install the lower arm. For additional information, refer to «LOWER ARM»(ref-355709-S25097223052010012800000) .

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Note. Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.

Note. The stabilizer bushing and bracket are part of the stabilizer bar assembly. The stabilizer bar will not turn easily in the bushing.

All vehicles

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1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-355694) .
2. Disconnect the Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) electrical connector and unclip the connector from the subframe. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles
3. Remove the exhaust Y-pipe. For additional information, refer to «EXHAUST SYSTEM»(ref-355701) . All vehicles
4. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts. To install, tighten the new nuts to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
5. Remove and discard both tie-rod end nuts and separate the tie-rod ends from the knuckles. To install, tighten the new nuts to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
6. Remove and discard the 4 lower arm rearward nuts and bolts. To install, tighten the new bolts to 99 N.m (73 lb-ft).
7. Remove and discard the 2 lower arm forward bolts. Position both lower arms aside. To install, tighten the new bolts to 185 N.m (136 lb-ft).
8. Using a suitable screw-type jackstand, support the rear of the subframe.
9. Remove the 2 steering gear nuts and bolts. Vehicles with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) To install, tighten the nuts to 165 N.m (122 lb-ft). Vehicles with Hydraulic Power Assist Steering (HPAS) To install, tighten the new nuts to 117 N.m (86 lb-ft).
10. Remove and discard the 4 subframe bracket bolts. To install, tighten the new bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
11. Remove and discard the subframe forward bolts. To install, tighten the new bolts to 200 N.m (148 lb-ft).
12. Remove and discard the subframe rearward bolts. Vehicles with EPAS To install, tighten the new bolts to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft). Vehicle with HPAS To install, tighten the new bolts to 175 N.m (130 lb-ft).
13. Lower the rear of the subframe approximately 51 mm (2 in).
14. Remove and discard the LH and RH stabilizer bar bracket bolts. To install, tighten the new bolts to 55 N.m (41 lb-ft).
15. Remove the stabilizer bar by guiding it between the subframe and the steering gear toward the RH side of the vehicle.
16. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to «JACKING & LIFTING»(ref-355694) . NOTE: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer bar link nuts. Damage to the stabilizer bar link ball joints or boots may occur. NOTE: To remove the stabilizer bar link nuts, first loosen the nuts, then use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joints from turning while removing the stabilizer bar link nuts.
2. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nut. To install, tighten the new nut to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut. To install, tighten the new nut to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
4. Remove the stabilizer bar link.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

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1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-355697) .
2. Remove the wheel hub nut.
3. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-355711) .
4. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut, then separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
5. Remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle. Position the wheel speed sensor aside.
6. Using a crowfoot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
7. Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.
8. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position.
9. Remove and discard the strut-to-wheel knuckle nut and flagbolt.
10. Remove the wheel knuckle. If necessary, remove the wheel hub and bearing. For additional information, refer to «WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB»(ref-355709-S38721590422010012800000) .

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1. Position the wheel knuckle and install a new strut-to-wheel knuckle nut and flagbolt. Tighten to 175 N.m (129 lb-ft).
2. While supporting the halfshaft in a level position, install the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.
3. Push the lower arm downward and install the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
4. Using a crowfoot wrench, install the new lower ball joint nut. Tighten to 200 N.m (148 lb-ft).
5. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt. Tighten to 15 N.m (133 lb-in).
6. Position the tie-rod end stud into the wheel knuckle and install a new tie-rod end nut. Tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
7. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-355711) .
8. Using the previously removed hub nut, seat the halfshaft. Tighten to 350 N.m (258 lb-ft). Remove and discard the hub nut.
9. Install a new hub nut. Tighten to 350 N.m (258 lb-ft).
10. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-355697) .

Note. Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure of correct retention of these parts.

Note. Make sure the steering wheel is in the unlocked position.

1. Loosen the upper strut mount nuts.
2. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-355697) .
3. Remove the wheel hub nut.
4. Remove the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-355711) .
5. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut, then separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
6. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
7. Detach the wheel speed sensor harness from the strut.
8. Remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle. Position the wheel speed sensor aside.
9. Using a crowfoot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
10. Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.
11. Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position.
12. Remove and discard the 4 upper strut mount nuts.
13. Remove the wheel knuckle and the strut and spring as an assembly.
14. Remove and discard the strut-to-wheel knuckle nut and flagbolt.
15. Separate the strut and spring assembly from the wheel knuckle.

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1. Position the wheel knuckle onto the strut and spring and install a new strut-to-wheel knuckle nut and flagbolt. Tighten the nut to 175 N.m (129 lb-ft).
2. Install the wheel knuckle and the strut and spring as an assembly.
3. Loosely install the 4 new upper strut mount nuts.
4. While supporting the halfshaft in a level position, install the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.
5. Push the lower arm downward and install the ball joint stud into the wheel knuckle.
6. Using a crowfoot wrench, install the new lower ball joint nut. Tighten to 200 N.m (148 lb-ft).
7. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolt. Tighten to 15 N.m (133 lb-in).
8. Attach the wheel speed sensor harness to the strut.
9. Install the new stabilizer bar link upper nut. Tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
10. Position the tie-rod end stud into the wheel knuckle and install a new tie-rod end nut. Tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb-ft).
11. Install the brake disc. For additional information, refer to «FRONT DISC BRAKE»(ref-355711) .
12. Using the previously removed hub nut, seat the halfshaft. Tighten to 350 N.m (258 lb-ft). Remove and discard the hub nut.
13. Install a new hub nut. Tighten to 350 N.m (258 lb-ft).
14. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to «WHEELS & TIRES»(ref-355697) .
15. Tighten the 4 upper strut mount nuts to 30 N.m (22 lb-ft).

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