Taurus X AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Wheel Knuckle
Removal
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.
1. Remove the wheel and tire.
2. NOTE: Do not discard the wheel hub nut at this time.
Remove the wheel hub nut.
3. Remove the brake disc.
4. Remove and discard the tie-rod end nut, then separate the tie rod from the wheel knuckle.
5. Remove the bolt and the wheel speed sensor from the wheel knuckle. Position the wheel speed sensor aside.
6. 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.
7. Push the lower arm downward until the ball joint is clear of the wheel knuckle.
8. NOTICE: Do not allow the halfshaft to move outboard. Overextension of the tripod Constant Velocity (CV) joint may result in
separation of internal parts, causing failure of the halfshaft.
Using the Front Wheel Hub Remover, press the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and hub. Support the halfshaft in a level position.
9. Remove and discard the strut-to-wheel knuckle nut and flagbolt.
10. Remove the wheel knuckle.
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If necessary, remove the wheel hub and bearing. For additional information, refer to Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub See: Suspension/Wheel
Bearing/Service and Repair/Front Suspension.
