Taurus V6-182 3.0L FF (1995)
Spindle: Service and Repair
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
CAUTION: Do not raise vehicle by tension strut, or strut may be damaged.
2. On models with rear disc brakes, proceed as follows:
a. Remove brake caliper and adapter, then hang them out of the way.
b. Brake rotor and wheel hub.
c. Remove brake shield and anti-lock sensor.
3. On models with rear drum brakes, proceed as follows:
a. Remove brake drum, then the brake hose to strut retaining clip.
b. Remove brake backing plate attaching bolts, then the plate. Wire plate out of the way.
4. Remove control arm to spindle attaching bolts, washers and nuts, then the tension strut nut, washer and bushing.
5. Remove spindle to strut pinch bolt, then the spindle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position replacement spindle onto tension strut, then onto shock strut.
2. Install new strut to spindle pinch bolt. Do not tighten at this time.
3. Install tension strut bushing, washer and new nut. Do not tighten at this time.
4. Install new control arm to spindle attaching bolts.
5. Using suitable jack, raise lower control arm to normal curb height.
6. Tighten spindle to strut bolt, tension strut nut and control arm to spindle attaching nuts to specifications.
7. On models with rear disc brakes, install brake caliper, adapter, brake rotor, wheel hub, brake shield and anti-lock sensor.
8. On models with rear drum brakes, install brake backing plate, brake hose to strut retaining clip, and brake drum.
