Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Suspension Spring ( Coil / Leaf ): Removal and Replacement
Front Suspension
Strut and Spring Assembly
Removal
WARNING: Do not apply heat or flame to the shock absorber or strut tube. The shock absorber and strut tube are gas pressurized and could
explode if heated. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Keep all body parts clear of shock absorbers or strut rods. Shock absorbers or struts can extend unassisted. Failure to follow this
instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTICE: 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.
3. NOTE: Do not discard the wheel hub nut at this time.
Remove the wheel hub nut.
4. Remove the brake disc.
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. NOTE: Use the hex-holding feature to prevent the stud from turning while removing the nut.
Using a crowfoot wrench, remove and discard the lower ball joint nut.
10. NOTICE: Use care when releasing the lower arm and knuckle into the resting position or damage to the ball joint seal may occur.
Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.
