Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
13. Tighten three front shock absorber mounting bracket-to-shock tower nuts to 30-40 Nm (22-29 ft. lbs.).
14. Lower vehicle and tighten front axle wheel hub retainer to 230-275 Nm (170-202 ft. lbs.).
Removal
WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE REAR SPRING FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER WITHOUT FIRST
COMPRESSING THE REAR SPRING WITH A TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
1. Raise hoist or jack only enough to contact body.
CAUTION: Do not raise vehicle by rear suspension tension strut and bushing. Damage to strut may result.
2. Remove package tray trim panel and loosen but do not remove three nuts retaining the upper rear shock absorber bracket to body.
3. Raise vehicle. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
4. Remove bolt retaining brake load sensor proportioning valve to rear suspension arm and bushing.
5. Remove clip attaching rear brake hose to shock strut bracket and carefully move rear brake hose out of the way. Disconnect electronic shock
actuator, if equipped.
6. Remove stabilizer bar bracket from body.
