Taurus FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Using a suitable jackstand, support the front of the vehicle.
4. Position a suitable jackstand under the lower control arm at the shock and spring assembly attachment point, then raise it enough to compress the
shock absorber and spring assembly.
5. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).
6. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
7. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jackstand to raise the rear suspension until the distance between the center of the hub and the
lip of the fender is equal to the measurement taken in the removal procedure (curb height).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
