Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Front Steering Knuckle: Service and Repair
Rear
Wheel Knuckle-AWD
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure can result in
major service expense. A new part with the same part number, or an equivalent part, must be installed if installation is necessary. Do not use a new
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. Measure the distance from the center of the hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
2. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly.
3. Remove the brake dust shield bolts and remove the brake dust shield.
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To install, tighten to 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.).
4. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-knuckle bolt.
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To install, tighten to 105 Nm (77 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove and discard the toe link-to-knuckle nut and bolt.
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To install, tighten to 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove and discard the shock absorber and spring assembly-to-lower arm bolt.
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To install, tighten to 142 Nm (105 ft. lbs.).
7. Remove and discard the lower arm-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 133 Nm (98 ft. lbs.).
8. Remove and discard the upper arm-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).
9. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Before tightening the upper arm and lower arm bolts, use a jack stand 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.
