Windstar V6-232 3.8L (1995)
Knuckle: (C, P, T, S, CR)
Inspect the following:
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Ball joint for wear, looseness or a torn boot.
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Lower strut-to-control arm bolt/bushing - tighten to 115-132 N.m (85-97 lb-ft).
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Control arm-to-subframe bolt/bushing - tighten to 133-153 N.m (98-113 lb-ft).
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Tie rod end for wear, looseness or a torn boot.
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Knuckle-to-strut pinch bolt - tighten to 115-132 N.m (85-97 lb-ft).
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Halfshafts per TSB 96-3-17, if the noise occurs on acceleration.
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Front wheel bearing for wear and proper preload. Refer to TSB 95-25-11.
Lower Control Arm: (C, P, T, S)
Inspect the following:
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Ball joint for wear, looseness or a torn boot.
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Control arm-to-subframe bolt/bushing - tighten to 133-153 N.m (98-113 lb-ft).
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Lower strut-to-control arm bolt/bushing - tighten to 115-132 N.m (85-97 lb-ft).
Stabilizer Bar: (C, T, P, S)
Inspect the following:
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Stabilizer bar links upper and lower boots for tears, and signs of grease leaks.
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Stabilizer bar links upper and lower nuts - tighten to 90-100 N.m (66-74 lb-ft)
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Condition of the stabilizer bar links upper and lower seats, at the stabilizer bar and the strut bracket, for wear.
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Stabilizer bar bushings for wear.
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Stabilizer bar bracket bolts - tighten to 54-62 N.m (40-46 lb-ft).
Steering Rack: (C, P)
Inspect the following:
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Steering rack mounting nuts - tighten to 113-153 N.m (83-112 lb-ft)
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Tie rod end for wear, looseness, or a torn boot.
Strut Top Nut: (C, T, P, S)
NOTE:
NOISES TRANSMITTED THROUGH THE STRUT TOP NUT MAY BE RELATED TO THE ENTIRE STRUT ASSEMBLY AND ITS
MOUNTING. IT IS IMPORTANT TO CHECK THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY BEFORE REPLACING THE STRUTS.
Inspect the following:
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Strut top nut - tighten to 54-62 N.m (40-46 lb-ft). If the nut has been loosened, replace it with a new nut as the nylon locking feature may be worn. Be
sure to hold the strut rod hex when tightening this nut.
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Three (3) strut mounting nuts - tighten to 34-41 Nm (25-30 lb-ft).
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Lower spring insulator - check for gravel lodged in the lower spring insulator or the coil spring. Trim the lower spring insulator, referring to TSB
95-22-13, if applicable.
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Strut mounting hardware. Make sure that all washers and hardware are in place. This may be done by comparing left to right, or by referencing the
appropriate year Windstar Service Manual, Section 04-01.
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Strut body for evidence of fluid leakage. You will need to look under the inner dust boot to make sure there is no leakage. Also check for leaks at
weld at weld on the bottom of the strut. Replace struts that are leaking fluid.
