Taurus AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Trailing Arm: Service and Repair
Trailing Arm
NOTE: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) shown, All-Wheel Drive (AWD) similar.
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. Measure the distance from the center of the wheel hub to the lip of the fender with the vehicle in a level, static ground position (curb height).
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Using a suitable jackstand, support the front of the vehicle.
4. Position a suitable jackstand under the lower control arm at the shock and spring assembly attachment point, then raise it enough to compress the
shock absorber and spring assembly.
5. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-wheel knuckle bolt.
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To install, tighten the new bolt to 105 Nm (77 lb-ft).
6. Remove and discard the trailing arm-to-subframe bolt.
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To install, tighten the new bolt to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
7. NOTE: Always install new suspension fasteners.
NOTE: Before tightening the lower arm bolts, use a jackstand 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).