Mark VII V8-302 5.0L VIN F FI (1987)
7.
Apply a thin coat of Ford Rubber Insulator Lubricant (E25Y-19553-A) to the outside surface and the inside diameter of the rubber insulator.
8.
Reinstall the right and left U-brackets with new bolts (N840699-S150 for Escort/Lynx and N802594-S161 for Tempo/Topaz).
9.
Torque bolts to 70-100 ft.lbs. (95-135 N-m) for Escort/Lynx. Torque bolts to 50-60 ft.lbs. (68-81 N-m) for Tempo/Topaz.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 87-7-8, 86-14-6 Supersedes 86-7-5
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic and Major Component Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: 880410A - Replace tie rods
TIME:
3.0 Hrs. - Escort/Lynx 2.7 Hrs. - Tempo/Topaz
OPERATION: 880410B - Replace or clean insulators
TIME:
0.7 Hr. - Taurus/Sable (Rear) 1.1 Hrs. -Taurus/Sable (Front) 0.6 Hr. - All others DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 5493 - Code: 56