Taurus V6-182 3.0L VIN 1 FI Flex Fuel (1997)
3. Carefully align splines of front wheel driveshaft joint with splines in wheel hub and push the shaft into the wheel hub as far as possible.
4. Install a new front axle wheel hub retainer. Manually thread the front axle wheel hub retainer onto the front wheel driveshaft joint threads as far as
possible.
CAUTION: A new front axle wheel hub retainer must be installed.
5. Release Rotunda Spring Compressor 164-R3571 or equivalent while guiding lower ball joint into front suspension lower arm. Install new lower
ball joint nut. Tighten to 68-92 Nm (51-67 ft. lbs.).
6. Install stabilizer bar link to front shock absorber and install a new nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nm (57-75 ft. lbs.).
7. With steel rod inserted in front disc brake rotor, tighten front axle wheel hub retainer to 245-270 Nm (180-200 ft. lbs.).
CAUTION: Do not use power tool to tighten front axle wheel hub retainer. Use torque wrench.