Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
1. Measure and record the vehicle ride height.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. With a wax pencil, mark the relational alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
4. Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe assembly.
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Remove the 2 catalytic converter nuts.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Disconnect the muffler and tailpipe assembly from the isolators.
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Remove the assembly.
5. NOTE:
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Index-mark the driveshaft before disconnecting from the rear drive axle.
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It is necessary to install new driveshaft bolts during installation. Reuse of the driveshaft bolts is not recommended.
Remove the 6 driveshaft bolts.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. NOTE: Before tightening the lower shock bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension to the measurement taken in the Removal procedure
(curb height).
Remove the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts.
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To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) to 142 Nm (105 lb-ft).
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To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
7. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
8. Release the park brake cable tension.
9. Remove the intermediate cable body bracket bolt from the frame.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).
10. Disconnect the intermediate park brake cable from the front park brake cable.
