Rear Suspension

2008 Ford Edge SE
2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Edge & MKX
2008 SUSPENSION
Rear Suspension - Edge & MKX
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Description N.m lb. ft. lb-in
Brake caliper anchor plate bolt 55 41 -
Brake hose bracket bolt 7 - 62
Halfshaft nut (inner) 275 203 -
Halfshaft nut (outer) 175 129 -
Lower arm cam adjuster nut 150 111 -
Lower arm outboard bolt (1) - - -
Parking brake cable bolt 18 13 -
Shock absorber lower nut 80 59 -
Shock absorber upper nut 25 18 -
Stabilizer bar bracket nut 55 41 -
Stabilizer bar link upper and lower nut 35 26 -
Subframe nut 90 66 -
Subframe bushing brace bolt 25 18 -
Toe link inboard nut 200 148 -
Toe link outboard bolt 150 111 -
Upper arm inboard bolt 150 111 -
Upper arm outboard bolt 150 111 -
Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolt 133 98 -
Wheel knuckle bracket bolt 150 111 -
Wheel knuckle bracket-to-frame bolts 47 35 -
Wheel speed sensor bolt 7 - 62
(1) Refer to procedure.
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

REAR SUSPENSION
The rear suspension consists of the following components:
 Coil springs
 Lower arms
 Shock absorbers
 Stabilizer bar
Microsoft
Friday, September 25, 2009 10:50:21
10:50:16 AM Page 1 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2008 Ford Edge SE
 Stabilizer bar bushings

 Stabilizer bar links
 Toe links
 Upper arms
 Wheel bearing and wheel hub assemblies
 Wheel knuckles
 Wheel studs
The rear suspension utilizes an independent design. This suspension system allows the wheels to react to road
imperfections independent of each other. This independent action offers improved isolation from the effects of
jounce and rebound.
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
REAR SUSPENSION
Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

WHEEL BEARING AND WHEEL HUB
SPECIAL TOOLS
Illustration Tool Name Tool Number
Front Hub Remover 205-D070 (D93P-1175-B) or
equivalent
Microsoft
Friday, September 25, 2009 10:50:17 AM Page 2 © 2005 Mitchell Repair Information Company, LLC.
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 1: All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Item Part Number Description

1 W712435 Halfshaft nut (outer)
2 W712435 Halfshaft nut (inner)
3 W520516 Toe link outboard nut
4 W500766 Toe link outboard bolt
5 W520516 Lower arm outboard nut
6 W5000766 Lower arm outboard bolt
7 W520414 Stabilizer bar link upper nut
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 2: All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles


8 W712459 Shock absorber lower flag bolt
9 W520214 Shock absorber lower nut
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
10 W711241 Brake caliper anchor plate bolts (2

required)
11 - Brake caliper and anchor plate assembly
12 2C203 Brake disc
13 2C190 Wheel speed sensor
14 W500010 Wheel speed sensor bolt
15 - Wheel speed sensor harness clips (part of
2C190) (2 required)
16 W500022 Brake hose bracket bolt
17 W712754 Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolt (4
required)
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 3: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles


required)
3 2C299 Wheel hub and bearing assembly
4 2C203 Brake disc
5 W712754 Wheel bearing and wheel hub bolt (4
required)
7 2C186 RH/ 2C187 LH Wheel speed sensor
8 - O-ring (part of 2C186 RH/ 2C187 LH)
REMOVAL
All vehicles
NOTE: 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 correct retention of these parts.
1. Remove the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
NOTE: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang from the
brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
2. Remove the 2 anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly aside.
 Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
3. Remove the brake disc.
All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles
NOTE: Do not discard the inner nut at this time.
4. Remove the outer and inner halfshaft nuts.

 Discard the outer nut.
5. Using the Front Hub Remover, separate the halfshaft from the hub and bearing assembly.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 4: Separating Halfshaft From Hub & Bearing Assembly Using Special Tool (205-D070)
6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.

7. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and detach the sensor from the wheel knuckle.
8. Unclip the wheel speed sensor harness from the upper arm and position the wheel speed sensor assembly
aside.
9. Remove and discard the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
 Separate the upper arm from the wheel knuckle.
10. Position a suitable screw type jack stand under the lower arm.
11. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
12. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nut.
13. Remove and discard the toe link outboard bolt and nut.
14. With the wheel knuckle supported by the screw type jack stand, remove and discard the toe link outboard
bolt and nut.
15. Position the half shaft up through the wheel knuckle opening.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 5: Positioning Halfshaft Through Wheel Knuckle Opening & Secure Halfshaft Aside
Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles
16. Remove the wheel speed sensor bolt and detach the sensor from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
All vehicles
17. Remove the 4 bolts and the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
 Discard the bolts.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles
NOTE: Before tightening the upper arm and 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).
1. Position the wheel bearing and wheel hub and install 4 new bolts.
 Tighten to 133 N.m (98 lb. ft.).
AWD vehicles
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
2. Position the half shaft through the wheel knuckle and into the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Fig. 6: Positioning Halfshaft Into Wheel Bearing & Hub

3. Position the wheel knuckle onto the toe link and lower arm.
4. Loosely install the new toe link outboard bolt and nut.
5. Loosely install the new lower arm outboard bolt and nut.
6. Loosely install the new shock absorber lower bolt and nut.
7. Using the jack, raise the suspension and install the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
 Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
8. Tighten the toe link outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
9. Tighten the lower arm outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
10. Tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
11. Position the stabilizer bar link and install the new upper link nut.
 Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb. ft.).
12. Install the brake hose bracket bolt.

13. Position the wheel speed sensor and install the bolts.
 Clip the 2 wheel speed sensor harness retainers to the upper arm.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
FWD vehicles
14. Attach the wheel speed sensor to the wheel bearing and wheel hub and install the bolt.
All vehicles
15. Install the brake disc.

16. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 bolts.
AWD vehicles
NOTE: Do not tighten the rear halfshaft nut with the vehicle on the ground. The
nut must be tightened to specification before the vehicle is lowered to the
ground. Wheel bearing damage will occur if the wheel bearing is loaded
with the weight of the vehicle applied.
NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.
17. Position the halfshaft in the hub and use the previously removed halfshaft nut to seat the halfshaft.
 Remove and discard the nut.
NOTE: Install and tighten the new halfshaft nut to specification within five
minutes of starting it on the threads. Always install a new halfshaft nut
after loosening or when not tightening within the specified time or damage
to the components may occur.
18. Install a new inner halfshaft nut.

19. Install a new outer halfshaft nut.

All vehicles
20. Install the wheel and tire. For additional information, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES article.
WHEEL STUDS
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Wheel Studs


1 2C299 Wheel bearing and wheel hub assembly
2 1107 Wheel stud
REMOVAL
1. Remove the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING
AND WHEEL HUB.
2. Using a suitable press, remove the wheel stud from the wheel hub.
 Discard the wheel stud.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the new wheel stud in the wheel hub, aligning the serrations in the wheel hub flange made by the
original wheel stud.
2. Using a suitable press, install the wheel stud.
3. Install the wheel bearing and wheel hub. For additional information, refer to WHEEL BEARING AND
WHEEL HUB.
WHEEL KNUCKLE
SPECIAL TOOLS
equivalent
NOTE: All wheel drive (AWD) shown in illustration, front wheel drive (FWD) similar.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 8: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)


Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE

5 W500766 Upper arm outboard bolt
6 W520516 Upper arm outboard nut
7 5A995 LH/ 5A994 RH Wheel knuckle
10 W500568 Wheel knuckle bracket bolt
11 W520516 Wheel knuckle bracket nut
12 5A757 RH/ 5A758 LH Wheel knuckle arm bracket
13 W713905 Wheel knuckle bracket-to-frame bolts (3
required)
14 W500724 Wheel knuckle bracket-to-frame bolts (2
required)
15 - Parking brake spring
16 - Parking brake shoe
17 W712435 Inner halfshaft nut
18 W711241 Brake anchor plate bolts (2 required)
20 2C203 Brake disc
21 2A635 Parking brake cable
22 W500021 Parking brake cable rear bracket bolts (2
required)
23 W712435 Outer halfshaft nut
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 9: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)


24 - Wheel speed sensor bolt (part of 2C190)
26 - Wheel speed sensor harness clips
REMOVAL
All vehicles
CAUTION: 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 correct retention of these parts.
CAUTION: Suspension bushing fasteners must be tightened with the weight of the
vehicle resting on the wheel and tires or incorrect clamp load and bushing
damage may occur.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang
from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
 Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.

4. Disconnect the parking brake shoe retaining spring and remove the spring and brake shoe assembly.
5. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the parking brake cable.
6. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link and parking brake cable bracket from the wheel
knuckle.
 Discard the nut.
7. Remove the bolt, unclip the 2 retainers and position aside the wheel speed sensor.
8. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.
9. Remove and discard the outer and inner halfshaft nuts.

10. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the wheel bearing and wheel hub.
Fig. 10: Separating Halfshaft From Hub & Bearing Using Special Tool (205-D070)
All vehicles
11. Position a suitable jackstand under the lower arm.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 11: Positioning Suitable Jackstand Under Lower Arm

12. Remove and discard the lower shock bolt and nut.
14. Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt and nut.
AWD vehicles
16. Position the halfshaft through the wheel knuckle opening and secure the halfshaft aside.
All vehicles
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
17. Remove the 5 wheel knuckle bracket-to-frame bolts and the wheel knuckle.
 Discard the bolts.
18. Remove and discard the wheel knuckle bracket bolt nut.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles
damage may occur.
1. Install the wheel knuckle bracket bolt and nut.

2. Position the wheel knuckle and install the 5 wheel knuckle bracket-to-frame bolts.
 Tighten the bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb. ft.).
AWD vehicles
3. Position the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.

Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
All vehicles
4. Position the wheel knuckle onto the toe link and lower arm.
NOTE: Do not tighten the lower arm outboard bolt at this time.
5. Loosely install the lower arm outboard bolt.
NOTE: Do not tighten the toe link outboard bolt at this time.
6. Loosely install the toe link outboard bolt.
NOTE: Do not tighten the shock absorber lower bolt at this time.
7. Loosely install the shock absorber lower bolt.

8. Using the jack, raise the suspension and install the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
9. If installing a new wheel knuckle, tighten the lower outboard bolt in the following sequence.
1. Tighten the bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
2. Loosen the bolt 180 degrees.
3. Tighten the bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb. ft.).
4. Tighten the bolt an additional 90 degrees.
10. If installing the original wheel knuckle, tighten the lower arm outboard bolt to 80 N.m (59 lb. ft.).
 Tighten the bolt an additional 90 degrees.
11. Tighten the toe link outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
12. Tighten the shock absorber lower nut to 80 N.m (59 lb. ft.).
AWD vehicles
13. Using a suitable installation tool, install the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
14. Install the inner halfshaft nut.
15. Install the outer halfshaft nut.

All vehicles

 Tighten to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
17. Position the wheel speed sensor, clip the 2 retainers to the upper arm and install the bolt.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
NOTE: The parking brake cable bracket is fastened to the wheel knuckle with the
same bolt as the stabilizer bar link.
18. Connect the parking brake cable bracket and the stabilizer bar link to the wheel knuckle.
19. Connect the parking brake cable and install the 2 bolts.
20. Install the parking brake shoe and retaining spring.

22. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the anchor plate bolts.
LOWER ARM
Fig. 14: Exploded View Of Lower Arm With Torque Specification


1 5A648 Lower arm
2 5K978 Lower arm cam bolt
3 5K751 Lower arm cam adjuster
4 W711798 Lower arm cam nut
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
1. Remove the spring. For additional information, refer to SPRING.

2. Remove the cam adjuster nut, cam adjuster and cam bolt.
 Discard the cam bolt and nut.
 To install, tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
UPPER ARM
Fig. 15: Exploded View Of Upper Arm With Torque Specifications


1 5500 Upper arm
2 W500766 Upper arm inboard bolt
3 W520516 Upper arm inboard nut
REMOVAL
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
damage may occur.
2. Position a suitable jackstand under the lower arm and raise the suspension.
4. Carefully lower the lower arm and remove the jack.
5. Position the jackstand under the subframe.
NOTE: The upper arm inboard bolt cannot be removed without first lowering the
subframe.
6. Remove and discard the 2 subframe bushing brace bolts.
Fig. 16: Locating Subframe Bushing Brace Bolts

7. Remove the subframe forward nut.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 17: Locating Subframe Forward Nut

NOTE: The upper arm inboard bolt cannot be removed without first lowering the
subframe.
NOTE: The rear springs are under pressure. The jack must be lowered slowly
while relieving the spring pressure.
8. Remove the subframe rearward nut and lower the jack.
Fig. 18: Locating Subframe Rearward Nut

9. Remove and discard the upper arm inboard bolt and nut and remove the upper arm.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.
1. Position the upper arm and loosely install the upper arm inboard bolt and nut.
2. Raise the jack and install the subframe rearward nut.
3. Install the subframe forward nut.

4. Install the 2 subframe bushing brace bolts.

5. Reposition the jack under the lower arm and raise the jack.
6. Loosely install the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.

7. Remove the jack.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
9. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the upper arm outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111
lb. ft.).
10. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the upper arm inboard bolt to 150 N.m (111
lb. ft.).
TOE LINK
Fig. 19: Exploded View Of Toe Link With Torque Specifications


3 5K978 Toe link inboard cam bolt
4 5K751 Toe link adjuster cam
5 W711798 Toe link inboard nut
6 5500 Toe link
REMOVAL
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE

damage may occur.
2. Remove and discard the toe link inboard nut, cam adjuster and cam bolt.
3. Remove and discard the toe link outboard bolt and nut then remove the toe link.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the toe link and loosely install the toe link outboard bolt and nut.
2. Loosely install the toe link inboard bolt and nut.

4. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the toe link outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111
lb. ft.).
5. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the toe link inboard nut to 200 N.m (148 lb.
ft.).
STABILIZER BAR AND LINK
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 20: Exploded View Of Stabilizer Bar & Link With Torque Specifications

1 W520414 Stabilizer bar bracket nuts (4 required)
2 5B493 Stabilizer bar bracket (2 required)
3 - Stabilizer bar bushing (part of 5B493) (2
required)
4 5A772 Stabilizer bar
5 5A486 Stabilizer bar link
6 W520414 Stabilizer bar link nut (4 required)
7 - Parking brake cable (part of 2A635)
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING
AND LIFTING article.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
2. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link upper nuts.

3. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar link lower nuts and remove the stabilizer bar links.
4. Remove and discard the stabilizer bar bracket nuts and remove the stabilizer bar brackets and the
stabilizer bar.
5. Inspect the stabilizer bar bushings and install a new bushing(s), if necessary.
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
SPRING
SPECIAL TOOLS
equivalent
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 21: Exploded View Of Spring With Torque Specifications


Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE

5 5A648 Lower arm
6 - Spring
7 - Spring lower seat
required)
12 2C203 Brake disc
13 W712435 Inner halfshaft nut
16 - Wheel speed sensor harness clips (2
required)
19 - Wheel speed sensor bolt (part of 2C190)
20 W712435 Outer halfshaft nut
REMOVAL
All vehicles
vital parts and systems and their failure can result in major service
expense. A new part with the same part number must be installed if
installation becomes 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.
damage may occur.
CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly to hang
from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Support the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.


4. Remove the nut and disconnect the stabilizer bar link and parking brake cable bracket from the wheel
knuckle.
 Discard the nut.
5. Remove the bolt, unclip the 2 retainers from the upper arm and position aside the wheel speed sensor.
6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt and position the hose aside.
7. Remove and discard the outer and inner halfshaft nuts.

8. Using the special tool, separate the halfshaft from the hub and bearing.
Fig. 22: Separating Halfshaft From Hub & Bearing Using Special Tool (205-D070)
All vehicles

10. Remove and discard the shock absorber lower nut and flag bolt.
13. Remove and discard the lower arm outboard bolt and nut.
AWD vehicles
14. Position the halfshaft through the wheel knuckle opening and secure the halfshaft aside.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
All vehicles
WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all
times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
15. Pull outward on the wheel knuckle while lowering the jackstand and remove the spring.
 Inspect the spring upper and lower seats, remove and discard seats as necessary.
INSTALLATION
All vehicles
1. If removed, position a new lower seat into the lower arm with the recess in the seat aligned with the
projection on the lower arm.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 24: Positioning Lower Seat Into Lower Arm With Recess In Seat Aligned With Projection On
Lower Arm
2. On installation, position the spring onto the lower arm with the end of the spring 0-10 mm (0-0.39 in)
from the step on the spring seat.
Fig. 25: Positioning Spring Onto Lower Arm With End Of Spring
WARNING: The coil spring is under extreme load. Care must be taken at all
times when removing or installing a loaded spring. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
3. Pull outward on the wheel knuckle and install the spring.
4. Position the halfshaft into the wheel knuckle opening.
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE

All vehicles
5. Raise the jackstand and loosely install the lower arm outboard bolt and nut.
6. Position the toe link and loosely install the toe link outboard bolt and nut.
7. Position the upper arm and loosely install the upper arm outboard bolt and nut.
8. Loosely install the lower shock nut and flag bolt.

9. Lower and remove the jackstand.
AWD vehicles
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
10. Using a suitable installation tool, install the halfshaft into the wheel hub.
11. Install the inner halfshaft nut.
12. Install the outer halfshaft nut.

All vehicles

14. Position the wheel speed sensor, clip the 2 retainers to the upper arm and install the wheel speed sensor
and bolt.
 Tighten the bolt to 7 N.m (62 lb-in).
15. Connect the parking brake cable bracket and stabilizer bar link to the wheel knuckle and install the nut.
 Tighten the nut to 35 N.m (26 lb. ft.).

17. Position the brake caliper and anchor plate assembly and install the 2 anchor plate bolts.
19. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the lower shock nut to 80 N.m (59 lb. ft.).
20. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the upper arm outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111
lb. ft.).
21. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the toe link outboard bolt to 150 N.m (111
lb. ft.).
22. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the lower arm outboard bolt in the following
sequence.
1. Tighten to 80 N.m (59 lb. ft.).
2. Tighten an additional 90 degrees.
23. Check and if necessary, align the vehicle. For additional information, refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM -
GENERAL INFORMATION article.
SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE
Fig. 27: Exploded View Of Shock Absorber With Torque Specifications


1 W520504 Shock absorber upper nuts (2 required)
2 18080 Shock absorber
3 18017 Shock absorber upper bushing
Microsoft
2008 Ford Edge SE

damage may occur.
NOTE: The new shock absorber is shipped with a strap securing it in the compressed
position.
1. Remove the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND
ORNAMENTATION article.
2. Remove and discard the shock absorber upper nuts.
5. Remove the shock absorber lower bolt, flag nut and shock absorber.
 Discard the bolt and flag nut.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the shock absorber and loosely install the shock absorber lower bolt and flag nut.
2. Remove the jackstand.
4. With the weight of the vehicle on the wheel and tire, tighten the shock absorber lower bolt to 80 N.m (59
lb. ft.).
5. Install the shock absorber upper nuts.
6. Install the quarter trim panel. For additional information, refer to INTERIOR TRIM AND
ORNAMENTATION article.
Microsoft

Rear Suspension

Uploaded by

Document Information

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

Rear Suspension

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

2008 Ford Edge SE

2008 SUSPENSION Rear Suspension - Edge & MKX

Rear Suspension - Edge & MKX

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The rear suspension consists of the following components:

 Stabilizer bar bushings

Refer to SUSPENSION SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION article.

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles

Item Part Number Description

Fig. 2: All Wheel Drive (AWD) Vehicles

Item Part Number Description

10 W711241 Brake caliper anchor plate bolts (2

Fig. 3: Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Vehicles

Item Part Number Description

3. Remove the brake disc.

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles

NOTE: Do not discard the inner nut at this time.

4. Remove the outer and inner halfshaft nuts.

6. Remove the brake hose bracket bolt.

Front wheel drive (FWD) vehicles

Fig. 6: Positioning Halfshaft Into Wheel Bearing & Hub

12. Install the brake hose bracket bolt.

15. Install the brake disc.

NOTE: Apply the brake to keep the halfshaft from rotating.

 Remove and discard the nut.

18. Install a new inner halfshaft nut.

19. Install a new outer halfshaft nut.

Fig. 7: Exploded View Of Wheel Studs

Item Part Number Description

Fig. 8: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Components With Torque Specifications (1 Of 2)

Item Part Number Description

3 W520516 Lower arm outboard nut

Fig. 9: Identifying Wheel Knuckle Components With Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)

Item Part Number Description

3. Remove the brake disc.

All wheel drive (AWD) vehicles

9. Remove and discard the outer and inner halfshaft nuts.

11. Position a suitable jackstand under the lower arm.

Fig. 11: Positioning Suitable Jackstand Under Lower Arm

1. Install the wheel knuckle bracket bolt and nut.

3. Position the halfshaft into the wheel bearing and hub.

Fig. 13: Positioning Halfshaft Into Wheel Bearing & Hub

5. Loosely install the lower arm outboard bolt.

6. Loosely install the toe link outboard bolt.

7. Loosely install the shock absorber lower bolt.

15. Install the outer halfshaft nut.

16. Install the brake hose bracket bolt.

20. Install the parking brake shoe and retaining spring.

Fig. 14: Exploded View Of Lower Arm With Torque Specification

Item Part Number Description

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

1. Remove the spring. For additional information, refer to SPRING.

 To install, tighten to 150 N.m (111 lb. ft.).

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Fig. 15: Exploded View Of Upper Arm With Torque Specifications

Item Part Number Description

6. Remove and discard the 2 subframe bushing brace bolts.

Fig. 16: Locating Subframe Bushing Brace Bolts

7. Remove the subframe forward nut.

Fig. 17: Locating Subframe Forward Nut

8. Remove the subframe rearward nut and lower the jack.

Fig. 18: Locating Subframe Rearward Nut

NOTE: Do not tighten the bolt at this time.