Taurus X AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Rear Knuckle Alignment Link: Service and Repair
Toe Link
Removal and Installation
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. Detach the wheel speed sensor wire from the toe link.
3. Remove and discard the toe link-to-wheel knuckle nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
4. Remove and discard the toe link-to-subframe nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten the new nut to 100 Nm (74 lb-ft).
5. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Check and, if necessary, adjust the rear toe.
