Taurus X FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Removal and Installation
1. Measure and record the vehicle ride height.
2. Remove the rear wheels.
3. With a wax pencil, mark the relational alignment of the rear subframe to the underbody at the mounting locations.
4. Remove the catalytic converter, muffler and tailpipe assembly.
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Remove the 2 catalytic converter nuts.
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To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
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Disconnect the muffler and tailpipe assembly from the isolators.
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Remove the assembly.
5. NOTE:
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Index-mark the driveshaft before disconnecting from the rear drive axle.
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It is necessary to install new driveshaft bolts during installation. Reuse of the driveshaft bolts is not recommended.
Remove the 6 driveshaft bolts.
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To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
6. NOTE: Before tightening the lower shock 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).
Remove the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts.
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To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - all wheel drive (AWD) to 142 Nm (105 lb-ft).
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To install, tighten the rear shock-to-lower control arm bolts - front wheel drive (FWD) to 110 Nm (81 lb-ft).
7. Disconnect the rear wheel speed sensor electrical connectors.
8. Release the park brake cable tension.
9. Remove the intermediate cable body bracket bolt from the frame.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
10. Disconnect the intermediate park brake cable from the front park brake cable.
