GROUP SUSPENSION O4 (8000 & 6000) SECTIONTITLE PAGE SECTIONTITLE SUSPENSION —SERVICE.... ‘WHEELS AND TIRES.. ‘SUSPENSION AND WHEEL ENDS—FRONT. ‘SUSPENSION AND WHEEL ENDS—REAR .. SECTION 04-00 Suspension—Service ‘suBJecT ADJUSTMENTS. ‘Comber, Rear. ‘Wheel Tos, Rear—Incividaal 04-009 ‘Whee! Turning Angle, Front.. VEHICLE APPLICATION suBJECT PAGE CLEANING AND INSPECTION Ball Joint, Lower... VEHICLE APPLICATION Taurus/Sable. DESCRIPTION ‘The section covers Adjustments and Cleaning and Ingpaction procedures forthe front and rear ‘suspensions. Refer to the aparopriate section inthis, ‘group for Diagnosis, Removal and instalation and Disassembly and Assembly procedures. CLEANING AND INSPECTION Suspension, Front Inspection Do not check alignment without first making the {ollowing inspection for front end damage or wear: 1. Check for specified alr pressure in all four tres. alge front of vehicle of floor. Refer to Section (00-02, Grasping upper and lower surlaces of tire, move each front wines! in and out to check front suspension ball joints and mounts for looseness, ‘wear and damage. Tighten all loose nuts and bolts to specification. Replace all worn parts. Refer to Section 04-01 7000 Tauree Sable July, 108804.00-2 ‘Suspension—Servi 04-00-2 estes ocean SESE SE TE EC gOS EECA A CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued) 8. Check steering gear mountings and tie rod ‘connections for looseness. Tighten all mountings ‘to specification. i tie rods are worn or bent, replace parts. Refer to Section 11-02. 4. Spin each front wheel with wheel apinner and ‘check and balance each wheel as necessary. Refer to Section 04-01. 5. Check action of shock absorbers and suspension ‘prings. H they are not in good condition, vehicle ‘may not sett in normal level position. Ball Joint, Lower Inspection 1. Raise vehicle until wheels fall to full down position. Refer to Section 00-02. 2, Have an assistant grasp lower edge of tire and ‘rove wheel and tire assambly in and out. 3. As whee! is being moved in and out, observe lower end of knuckis and lower control arm. Any ‘movement indicates abnormal ball joint weer. 4. If any movement is observed, install new lower control arm assembly. Suspension, Rear At regular intervals, the following rear euepancion ‘checks should be made: 1. Check for evidence of fuid leaks on rear shock absorbers. (A light fm of fuid is permissible. Make sure fluid is not from sources other than ‘shock absorber.) 2. Check shock absorber operation. 3. Check condition of upper and lower suspension arms pivot bushings and tension strut bushings. Replace any damaged or worn components. Refer to procedures under Removal and light fim of oi weepage) on the upper portion of the shock absorber is ppormissible and is a result of propor shock lubrication, Weepage isa concition In which a thin film of oll may be deposited on the ehook outer tubs (body) and is normally noticed dus tothe collection of dust inthis area. Shock absorbers hich exhibit this wespage condition are functional units and should not be replaced. Leakage Is a condition In which the entire shock body is covered with oll andthe of wl rip from the shock onto the pavement. Itthis condition exists: a. Ensure that fui observed is not from sources other than the shock absorber. . Replace the wom or damaged shock absorber, Vehicle Sag: Many times shock absorbers are replaced in an effort to solve a vehicle sag ‘concern. Shook absorbers by design are hhydreuic damping units only, and unike ‘suspension springs, do not support any ‘Suspension loads. Theratore, replacing a shock absorber will not correcta vehicle sag concer, Roplacement in Pairs: n the pastit wes recommended that shock absorbers be replaced in pairs if one unt became unserviceable. Improved sealing, due to new materials and design and improved rod machining and hardening techniques slong with improved fmanufcturing qual checks have jaded to tho functional reliaity of shock absorbers. ‘Therefore, shocks no fonger need to bo replaced in pairs when only one unit ie not serviceable, Vehicle inspection 1 2. ‘Check allies for proper inflation pressure. (Check tire condition to confirm proper front end alignmont, tre balance and overall tire condition such as separation or bulges. (Check the vehicle for optional suspension Installation. ‘equipment auch agheavy duty handing or trailer is. These suspensions wil have a frmor to oc tha stendaresuopontone, ‘4. Check vehicte attitude for evidence of possible ‘Shock Absorber Checks ‘overload or sagging. Check luggage All vehicles are equipped with low-pressure gas-fled ‘compartment area. hydraulic shock absorber struts of the direct acting 5. Road test vehicle to confirm customer concern type. They are non-adlustable and non-refilable. They after performing above Steps. ‘cannot be serviced as a cartridge and must be Holst Chock serviced ae an assembly. 1 Nolse: Noise can be caused by loose suspension tr shock attachments. Verify that all attachments or the suspension components and shock absorbers ars tight. Replace any worn or ‘damaged upper stud insulators. Replace any ‘shook absorber that has & damaged integral lower mounting bushing. Check shock abeorbers for extemal damage. 1809 Tauren Sabie lly, 108204-00-3 ‘Suspension—Service anu nee as oR SRR SEIU GO ARSE CLEANING AND INSPECTION (Continued) 2. Bottom/Hopping: Check condition of the rubber ‘suspension travel stops (ounce /rebound ‘bumpers). Replace if worn of missing. Examine {or evidence of previous overload or damaged ‘components. 3. Force-Check: Support lower arm or axle, and remove lower shock attachment. Stroke shock absorber body using as much travel as possible. The action should be smooth and uniform throughout each stroke. Damping foros should 'be equivalent on both sides of the vehicle, 4, Replace only the worn or damaged shock absorber. Shock absorbers do not require replacement in pairs, unlese both units are worn or damaged. Bench Test ‘The shock absorbers are gas-pressurized, which results in the shocks being fully extended when not restrained. Ifa shock does not fully extend, itis ‘damaged and should be replaced. Check length LOA). Ifthe shock does not meet the length ‘overall requirement, there is a good indication ‘something internal isnot to specification and the shock should be replaced. With the shock in the normal upright position, ‘compress it and allow it io extend three times to purge the pressure chamber of any gas that may have been introduced during handing. SHOCK LOA SPECIFICATION Front Rear ‘4r639mm ‘326-636 (21,9020.8810) (254-2510) lace the shock absorber right side up ina vise. Hand stroke the shock absorber as fast as possible using as much travel as possible. Action should become ‘smooth and uniform throughout each stroke. Higher resistance on extension than on compression is, normal, CAUTION: If the combination dust shieid/jounce ‘bumper has been removed from the shock ‘absorber, care must be taken to avold excessive bottoming of the rod during the compression stroke to avoid internal damage. ‘The following conditions are abnormal: © Alag or skip at ravereal of travel near mid-stroke ‘when ehock is properly primed and in the installed position © Seizing © Noise, other than a faint swish, such as a clicking upon fast stroke reversal © Excessive fuid leakage @ With rod fully extended, any lateral motion of rod in relation to outer can tf shook absorber action remains erratic after purging installa new shock absorber, replacing only the imaged unit. Shock absorbers are not tobe replaced {88 sete. Rafer to Section 04-01 for Front Shocks or Section 04-02 for Rear Shocks. ADJUSTMENTS: Equipment installation Eaquipment used for alignment inspection must be ‘accurate. All wheel alignment readings must be performed on an alignment rack leveled to within 459mm (1/ 16-inch) side-to-side and front-to-rear. ‘The instrumentation used must have a means of compensating for wheel runout and must be capable of reading individual (LH and RH) toe measurements, a0 Faurue/ Sable sly, 198204-00-4 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Reference Definitions, Front CAMBER WHEEL ‘CENTERLINE Posmive CAMBER ANGLE el TRUE VERTICAL, ae ne AIS LESS THAN 8 ‘AS GREATER THAN B CASTER pogmive ave eastER VeRTicaL Rete STRUTIBALL JOINT R SENTERLINE RP) W\\ ss Es —Frowr oF venous —— CLEAR VISION POSITION OF STEERING WHEEL, ‘SPOKE RELATIVE TO HORIZONTAL, ~~. DEGREES CCW S DEGREES CW COWIS NEGATIVE Gis PosTvE “062° SIETO-SDE SIDE-TO-SIDE MEANS THE VALUE OF THE LEFT ‘SIDE MINUS THE VALUE OF THE RIGHT SIDE LEFT CAMBER » + 3/4 DEGREES RIGHT CAMBER => 4 DEGREES SIDE-TO-SIDE = 34 Degrees. Hs OcGaees =» ve DEGREES EXAMPLE Terr GABER «+ 1/¢ DEGREES RIGHT CAMBER = 344 DEGREES SIDE-TO-SIDE ~ 114 DEGREES a4 DEGREES ~ Si DEGREES NOMINAL, ‘THE NOMINAL VALUE 1S THE PREFERRED VALUE TOLERANCE TUS,JOLERANGE THE GANGE OF ACCEPTABLE VALUES AROUND THE NOMINAL VALU: EXAMPLE: ‘S'S CAMBER = + 1/2 DEGREES (NOM) + 3/4 DEGREES (TOL) MEANS THAT VALUES BETWEEN +1-1/4 DEGREES. (0 “1/4 DEGREES ARE ACCEPTABLE. 7008 Taorus/ Sabla day, 106204-00-5 ‘Suspension —Service 04-00-5 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Caster and Camber, Front NOTE: Refer to Section 02-01 to check subframe alignment before caster /camber adjustments are performed. NOTE: Vehicles that require camber /caster ‘adjustment can be corrected by loosening the ‘subframe retaining bolts and shifting the subframe ao required. if further adjustment is required, use the following procedure: 1. Center punch four spot welds on alignment plate(s). eee cenren Puce Foon n spoTweios: a arse 2. Loosen three nuts attaching strut to vehicle. 8, Use Rotabroach® or an equivalent to remove four welds. CAUTION: Do not cut deeper than necessary toremove alignment plate. 4, Remove three nuts attaching strut mount to tower. 5. Remove alignment plate. 6. Clean burrs from tower and alignment plate and paint exposed metal on etrut tower and plate. > REMOVE THREE (9 STAUT ATEACaNG NUTS: ewove lusiaent pave Gein gURRS a Srorwelas rou sri owen [STRATEN ALIMENT PLATE. PANT ‘EXPOSED METAL TO PREVENT CORROSION. ay 7. Install alignment plate. 8, Install three strut mount nuts, loosely. NOTE: Caster measurements must be made on the LH side by turning the LH whee! through the [prescribed angle of sweep and on the RH side by {urning the RH whee! through the prescribed angle of sweep. NOTE: When using alignment equipment designed to measure caster on both the RH and LH side, turning only one wheel will resutt in a ‘significant error in the caster angle for the ‘opposite side. 9. Make allgnment-camber /caster adjustments. 40. Tighten three strut mount nuts to 27-44 Nem 20-30 tb). 7999 Tau Sable Jy, 982ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) ‘Suspension—Service 11, Dril three 3.2mm (1/8 inch) holes through pment plate and strut tower and paint ‘exposed metal. \ INSTALL AUGAMENT PLATE \, INSTALL HES STRUT ATTACHING NUTS tbasety, ARE ALONMENT AD.USTHENTS. “Ronen star ATTACHING NUTS Dat THAGE HOLES FOR METS. Ferns CAUTION: Do not drill deeper than 9.6mm. (8/8 inch) into shock tower. ‘DL THREE) HOLES IN ALGNIENT PLATE P's Bn (v8 NE 12, Install three pop-rivets 3.2mm (1/8 inch) diameter x 6.4mm (1/4 inch) grip range. (STALL THREE (9) POP RIVETS. ere ‘Toe, Front 1. Ensure alignment equipment is calibrated and in ‘900d working condition to obtain accurate results, 2. Start engine (power steering only) and move steering wheel back and forth several times until itisin straight-ahead or centered position. 8. Tum engine OFF (power steering only) and lock. steering whee! in place using a steering whee! holder. Loosen and slide off small outer clamp ‘rom steering gear boot prior to starting toe adjustment to prevent boot from twisting. NOTE: When jam nuts are loosened for toe adjustment, the nuts must be tightened to 48-68 Nem (35-50 lb), Attach boot clamp after setting is completed and ensure boot isnot twisted. 1993 Taurus Sable July, 196204-00-7 ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) 4, Adjust LH and RH tie rods until each wheel has. ‘one-half of desired total toe specification. Correct {08 setting is given in Specifications, ‘Wheel Turning Angle, Front “Tho turning angle cannot be adjusted directly because itis a result of the combination of caster, camber and toe adlustments and should, therefore, be measured ‘only after the toe adjustment has been made. When the inside wheel is turned 20 degrees, turning angle of ‘outside wheel should be as specified in Specifications. ‘NOTE: Ifthe turning angle does not measure to ‘specification, check the steering knuckle or other ‘suspension or steering parts for a bent or loose, condition. ‘Steering Pull/Drift NOTE: When trying to correct for pull/ drift, refer to the following conditions: Vehicle wil pull / art: ‘2. Toward the side with the most positive camber. 'b, Toward the elde with the least positive caster. NOTE: Rear camber is preset at the factory for the ‘sedan and wagon. However, ithe rear'camber for the Station wagon soutof specication, refer to Camber, . Camber, Rear Adjustment Kit installation ‘Taurue/Seble Station Wagons Only Excessive wear on the inboard edges of the rear tires, may be caused by camber and rear toe settings that ‘are not within specification. To correct this, reset rear ‘camber and rear toe to specification. If camber cannot bbe set to specification, install an adjustable camber kit ‘fot previously installed, using the following service procedure. 1. Inspect rear suspension for damage. Replace any ‘damaged components before continuing. 2. Measure and record vehicle rear wheel alignment ‘settings for LH camber, RH camber, LH toe and PHtos. ‘2, If vehicle ia in specification for camber but out (of specification or toe, reset toe to nominal ‘specification of +0.06 degrees toe-in for ‘each individual wheel 'b. ifboth camber and toe are within ‘specification, reset toe to nominal ‘specication of ++0.06 degrees toe-in for ‘each individual wheel. Cc. If vehicle is out of specification for camber on sither side, proceed with Step 3. 7999 Tourse/ Sable July, 196204-008 Suspension—Service | So RST EE ADEE CEN EE SENG TTT ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) 3. Obtain Rear Cambor Adjustment Kit 14, Place kit carn washer and nut on bolt, position tab 4, 12, 13, 10. 11, E7DZ-5K751-A or equivalent. Raise vehicle using frame hoist. Refer to Section 00-02, Remove stabilizer bar U-bracksts from outboard ‘ends of lower arms. Remove parking brake cable retaining bracket from crossmember center bracket. Pace a floor jack with a wood block under lower arm stamping midway between lower arm inner pivot bushing and lower arm coil spring. Remove and discard lower arm inner pivot retaining nut. Using floor jack, pre-load underside of lower arm. Remove and discard lower arm inner pivot bot Using floor jack, slowly lower the arm out of ‘orossmember pocket until coll spring is completely relaxed. A pry bar will be required to ‘Quids lower arm toward outboard direction to Clear crossmember stamping as arm is being lowered. Using a 1 /2:inch diameter tapered rotary fle, elongate both forward and rearward lower arm crosemember holes tothe following dimensions. ‘a, It camber measurement from Step 2 was out-of- specification in the negative direction, ‘elongate hole horizontally on inboard side ‘until overall slot length measures 24mm (0.94 inch). b.fcamber measurement from Step 2 was. ‘out-of-specification in the positive dirsction, ‘elongate hole horizontally on outboard side until overall slot length measures 16mm (0.63 inch), floor jack, raise lower arm back up into crossmember pocket, Install kit ier pivot cam bolt from front side of crossmember. As cam boltis being installed, the {wo kit tab washers are to be installed on boits so ‘that one washer is trapped between each end of, Inner pivot bushing inner sleeve and inside surface of crossmember pocket. ‘washers to be in contact with crossmember bracket, and tighten nut to 64-74 Nem (40-55 Ib). 18, Repeat Steps 7 through 14 for opposite side of vehicle. 16. Reinstall stabilizer bar U-brackets and parking brake cable bracket. Tighten U-bracket retaining bolts to 27-40 Nem (20-80 Ib-).. 17, Align rear wheels as outined. ‘estonorrwavo.e oy SPOSSMEMBER POCKET ieee See va eae aes ve Evowoanna Hote Ou the OUTBOARD Sven Siar Ghani stono oe Sir 0 NM Posuayyrcsre Donor emacs HOLE | foce cowuene eee eee J eessiesen suspension ue wawasiens Ra LOWER Penna Froeea 7009 Tavras/ Sable ly, 196204-00-0 Suepension—Servi 04-00-9 SRT RE EN PE ESI EE EET LOTTE ADJUSTMENTS (Continued) Toe, Rear Place a ruler on the center ofthe front wheel and note Toe-in and Toe-out can be acusted when tis determined thatthe vehicie isnot within alignment ‘Speciation. To adjust the toe of ether wheel, loosen {he bolt attaching rear control arm to body and rotate alignment cam unl the required alignment setting is ‘obtained. Tighten control arm retaining bolt to 54-74 Nem 4055 Ib) Where the vertical line of ight crosses the scale. 00 the same for the other side. ‘The difference between the two readings should not exceed 25.4mm (1 inch), povusruen can so oconees Stoecnecs Misa reecour Stoecnecs Whee! Alignment, Re 1. Place vehicle on alignment rack. 2, Reset rear toe to nominal specification of +0.06 degrees (-+0.031 inch) toe-in for each individual wheel. ‘8. Loosen ower arm pivot nut approximately ‘one turn b. Adjust camber to-0.00 degrees by rotating ‘cam bot. NOTE: Fim of cams wil ride against ribs ‘which are formed in crossmember bracket. ‘The cams nat intended to be turned a full 360 degrees. ¢. Hold cam bolt headin postion witha back-up ‘wrench and tighten inner pivot aut 10 54-74 Nem (40-55 lb-ft). CAUTION: Use care when tightening so ‘29 not to disturb cam/alignment setting. ‘SPECIFICATIONS FRONT WHEEL TURNING ANGLE Turning Angie a Outside Whee! with ineide Whoet Vontete “Turned 20 Degrees “Teurus Sabie | Left Whee! and Right Whe i825" Wheel Toe, Rear—individual NOTE: f the alignment equipment ie Rotunda, computerized 4-whee! alignment system 006-0180 (oF equivalent, the following method for determining individual rear whee! toe can be used instead of sighting the rear wheels. {959 Tews) Seba Jy, 100204-00-10 ‘Suspension—Service 04-00-10 een eS SL OIE TOE I SE SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) WHEELBASE AND TREAD WIDTH Wheeibeee, Trees wiaih Front Rear Vehicte Taurus/ Sabie oo tnchoo am Inches ram Inches Sedan 2604 108.1 188588 618, 78208 50.9 ‘Wager 204 708.1 1565.6 on 1518 505) FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (CURB HEIGHT WITH 1/2 TANK OF FUEL) ‘Aligamont Factors stom Nominal Miu Bextor “Tawrue/ Sable Soden ‘caster Tae 7a ee Sie (efiminue ian) o “8s Foes mas a or ‘Camber Oiference Sidorte Side Get minus igh o 270" Fo70" Total Too “2.100ineh O.206ich ¥0.16inch Gort plus rignd 10.200" 0.480" 030" Clear Vision 20" 38° #2. Teurus/Sable Station Wagon aster” Br re re (aster Diferonce Side-to-Side Vefiminue and o “2.88 085 ‘amber 200" 1.00" 020° ‘Camber Oiference Side to Side Gai minus ight) o 270" 070" “otal Tos “e.i00ineh ‘O.205inch ¥O.15inch (Gore ius rignd 1.200" "0.480" +050" ‘lear Vision 08" “36° 42.4 '2 Caster messuremanie musi be made onthe ieideby turing ef whos! Iivough ina prescribed ana of weap and aR alge by {arming the sgh wheat ivough the preserned angle of a 'b Steering wheel angle—negativeis cow. pier the equipment be ing aod. When sing signmonl equipment designed fomessure costeron both he Rand ele, ting only one whee! wll eeu na egniicant errorin aster angle for he other whee. REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT (CURS HEIGHT WITH 1/2 TANK OF FUEL} ‘Algamiont Factors B Adwustable with ki PartNo. E7OZ-KTS I-A stm onan anima as Teri Sable Sedan Ganber 3 aa Gan Bf esacd Sido Sie (oh an RD ° Tiger a0" To Famionch “Dae nce Toissina Erase “eae ‘aie “wor Totlfoe Foo80 nes “soso. Tosa aap no “oe os “ar eure Sabie Sain wegen Canter caaer ae sie Cancer Sirened Seo Se STD e ta Sa Toe eae Boece Feiss Tig won “ee ‘aren “oer Tei Toe Faceoch Sooo Tora nch Tews reno “Sea one “er ¢ Ganon conse macarons 7999 Taoraa/ Sable diy, 199204-00-11 ‘Susponsion—Servic 04-00-11 Camb cnet ec AS a EAI RE EES SOS SPECIFICATIONS (Continued) ‘SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS ROTUNDAEQUIPMENT Deseriation wen ert Model Description Sir Top Mount ute era | 20-00 006-93808, ‘Computerized 4 Wheel Alignment Tie Rod Jem Wits es | 95:60 Syston Fear Coro Am Bale 6x08 | «65 one Alignment Kt Cam Nut are | 0058 Rear StabizerU-GracketBole | 27-40__| 2090 +1909 Taurue/ Sable Jy, 198204-01. Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front SECTION 04-01 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front suBJECT ADJUSTMENTS Wheel Bearings. DESCRIPTION. ‘Component Replacement won nenmern ‘Control Arm, Lower. Hub end Wheel ea PAGE SUBJECT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Con renee DAOAT 0401-6 SPECIFICATIONS... "0401-9 VEHICLE APPLICATION ‘Shock Absorber: VEHICLE APPLICATION ‘Taurus /Sable. DESCRIPTION ‘The front-wheel drive front suspension is a MacPherson gas-preseurize strut design. The shock absorber strut assembly includes a rubber isolated top mount, seat and bearing assembly and coll spring, insulator, ands attached atthe top by three bolts retaining the top mount ofthe strut to the body side ‘pron. The lower end of the assembly is inserted into a Pinch joint designed into the knuckle. forged lower arm ascombly isattached tothe subframe and steering knuckle. tension strut connects tothe lower farm and to the subframe. A sealed cartridge bearing is Pressed into the steering knuckle and retained with a Snapring, The ont-whoe! hub pressed into the bearing. Ahalfshaft outboard CV joint spine is pressed through the hub andi retained by a prevaling Torque nut. WARNING: ALL VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH GAS-PRESSURIZED SHOCK ABSORBERS WHICH WILL EXTEND UNASSISTED. DONOT APPLY HEAT OR FLAME TO THE SHOCK STRUT DURING REMOVAL. When a gaspressurized shock strutis hold ina vertical postion, itis normal frit to be fully extended because the strut is charged with a gas pressure of up 0593 kPa (86 psi) above the ol level which results in ‘an extending force on the piston rod that can produce a fully extended preload of up to 222 N (60 b) on the: piston rod. Due to the preload, it will take up to 222 N (501b) to push the strut rod down into the cylinder tube (outer can). This is normal and does not indicate a nding condition. 1699 Taurus Sabie ly, 1962DESCRIPTION (Continued) 1 Ends, Front 04-01-2 = ‘When installed on the vehicle, the gas-pressurized shock strut wll exhibit more ascillation (bounce) when the vehicle is bounced up/down atthe front bumper ‘han with a conventional strut. This is due to the gas pressure end valving and is a normal condition. eusiot seu sen sac pwERson stAUT ‘Components © Strut Upper Mounts: Isolate strut and spring from body. © Seat and Bearing Assembly: Provides a bearing pivot point and retains suspension spring. © Coll Springs: Allow proper setting of suspension ride heights and contro! suspension travel during driving /handing mansuvers. © Steering Knuckles: Transmit steering input ‘pivoting about the lower control arm ball joints and ‘upper mount bearing, house driveline components Which propel vehicle, and support brake caliper through pins. © Forged Lower Control Arms: Control lateral (Gide-to-side) movement of each front wheel. Inner pivot attachment is pivot point for suspension. © Ball Joints: Connect steering knuckle to outer ends of forged lowar control arms. They are pivot points, for suspension travel and turning. © Tension Struts: Control ongitudinal (fore-and-aft) movement of wheels to reduce hershness when ‘wheels hit sudden irregularities in road surface. © Stabilizer Bar: Transmits forces to control vehicle roll during cornering, © Stabilizer Bar Link Assembly: Provides increased roll control by attaching the stabiizer bar to the shock strut, © Shock Absorber Struts: Provide dynamic ‘damping of suspension, limit downward movement ‘of wheels by an internal rebound stop and upward ‘movement with an external jounce bumper. Provide lateral, longitudinal and vertical support for the front wheels, ‘All suspension mounting points are rubber insulated to ‘minimize traneter of road noise and vibration to body ‘and interior. ‘Component Replacement ‘The following components may be replaced either Individually or as an assembly © Gas-preseurized shock absorber struts must be replaced as an assombly. The struts not ‘sorviosable. Replace only the damaged shock ‘absorbor strut, Shock absorbers are not to be replaced as sets. © Strut upper mounts may be replaced individually 7669 Tauroa Sabie Jay, 180204-01-3 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-3 "Serer EL EET DESCRIPTION (Continued) © Bearing and seat assemblies may be replaced individually. © Coil springs may be replaced individually. © Lower coil spring insulator may be replaced individually. © Steering knuckles may be replaced individually. ‘© Whee! hubs may be replaced individually © Bearings and/or retaining rings may be replaced individually. ‘© Forged lower arm assemblios are replaceable with, ‘the ball joint, Inner bushing and tension strut-to-arm inaulator included in the assembly. The arm assemblies may be replaced individually. © Ball joint seals are not replaceable. © Balljointis not replaceable. © Tension strut insulators in the lower arm may be replaced individually. © Lower arm inner pivot bushings may be replaced individually. ‘© Tension struts may be repiaced individually. © Tension strut-o-subrame insulators may be replaced individually. © Tension strut washers at the subframe and lower ‘control arm are replaceable with proper Ford ‘approved hardened component © Stabilizer bar may be replaced. © Stabilizer bar-to-subrame insulators may be replaced individually. © Stabilizer bar brackets may be replaced individually. © Stabilizer bar double ball join inks may be replaced individually. © Stabiizer bar link ball joints are not replaceable, ‘Suspension Fastener ‘Suspension fasteners ara important attaching parts in that they could affect performance of vital components and systems, and/or could result in major service expense. They must be replaced with ones of the ‘same part number or with an equivalent parti replacement becomes necessary. 00 NOT use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute desion.. Torque values must be as epecified during assembly to ‘ensure proper retention of parts. New fasteners must bbe used whenever old fasteners are loosened or removed and when new components are installed. 1905 Tauren Sabie Joly, 19020401-4 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-4 DESCRIPTION (Continued) INSTALL WAVORDS ‘This sie OUT ‘TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE vEwW ew x cOLOR CODE MUST BE INSTALLEDON RH SIDE OF VEHICLE insta WawoRDS 6 {THis SIDE QUT” TOWARD REAR OF VEHICLE Fast 7999 Tauwe/Sable ly, 100204-01-5 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front DESCRIPTION (Continued) Part Part tom | Number _ | Description tom | __Number_| Description + | sae Stabilizer B 78 | 30087 ‘Bushing Assy (@ Req'd) 2h |Na0se00-8160 | Bott (2 Req'a) zo |se4s5 Link Aasy 2 Rea’) 8A | Na00237-5101 | Nut¢4 Req'd) 21 |Neoss1-s160 | nutceReqa) 4 | Ne04360-81096 | Washer (2 Req’s) zac | naoseo0-s7 | Bolt Roa’) 5 |Neoszoes7 | Washer (2 Rea'a) 23 | 5486 UBracket(2Req's) 8 | sae Tension Strut (2 Req'd) 24 | 6404 Insuistor (2 Req'd) 7 |Na0s4e0-st60 | nutconea'a) 256 | Necaess-s160 | Nut(2Req'a) eB | Ne0%608-5150. | Nut Req'd) 26 | oK1e5RH Knuckle Assy 8 | ns04002-8100 | Washer (2 Rea'a) ‘sk 86H 10 | rete3 Strut Mount Assy (2 Rea’) 278 | Neo285-$160 | Nut(2Roa's) 41 |1N908778-8100 | Washer (2 Rea'd) 28 | 9061 LH ‘Control Arm Assy 2 | 18045 Strut Assy S042 " 43 | sko28 Bearing and Seat Asey (2 29 | Ne04021-S160 | Bolt (2 Req'd) 908 | Ne03989-8160 | Bolt @ Red's) Each front whee! is bolted to a hub assembly. There ‘are two opposed tapered roller bearings (inner and Cuter) with grease retsiner seals (inner and outer), ‘encased in one single cup or cartridge. This bearing assembly Is presced into the steering knuckle bore. from the inboard side untiit rests against the shoulder fon the outboard side. A snap rng is installed in a ‘groove on the inboard side of the knuckle bore for ‘added bearing retention. A bearing dust seal is installed on the constant velocity (CV) joint, inboard of the knuckle /bearing//hub assembly. The hub assembly is pressed into the bearing knuckle assembly. The CV joint splined shatt is pressed through the hub. A prevailing torque hub nut and Washer retain the hub assembly to the CV joint 140 | Na0ss26-S150 | Nut (@Req’a) 31 | 1104 Hub as 18. | Naosove-sa6m A Tighten to90-122 Nem (73-07 SHO/MTX and Pollee) (2 LF Req'd) 8 Tighton to.58-72 Num (40-53 16 | Ne0se27-s36m | Cupped Washer (SHO/ MTX LFo, and Police) (2 eq’) © Tighten to 30-40 Nem (29-2 v7 f— ‘Subframe Lb 18 | scove Bushing Inulator . Tighten to 77-103 Nem (67-75 (Red—SHO/MTX and ) Police) (2 Rea’) e Tighton to.47-83 Nem (35-46 (Continues LbFD, Wheel Assembly © 2 ae © 1669 Tawra Sable July, 10820401-6 ‘Suspension and Wheel End, Front 04-01-6 DESCRIPTION (Continued) 3. Assemble lower control arm ballin stud to Part Stooring knuckle, making sure thet bell stud item | _Number__ | Description {groove s properly positioned. Use extreme 1 [aei1eRH | Caliper Assy are to not damage bell joint seal. seri 4. Ingert a new pinch bolt and nut Tighten to 63-72 2 | tor Whoo Bor Assy Nem (40-53 0. 3 | 1104 Hub Assy 5. Clean tension strut threads to remove dirt and 4% |Naorse6-s:01 | Washer ‘contamination 5 |Neostges:o1 | HubNut 6. natal ished washer, dished side away from 6 Jacrashiy | Koveue Assy (owor arm bushing ancl new nuton tension stat 7 [aus rotor Tighten to 88-182 Nm (73.97 bt). prone | Duet Shield 7. Install whee! and tire assembly. Refer to Section ° | bkoos ut (04-04, Tighten nuts to 109-142 Nem (61-105 9 | 1218 Cartridge Bearing Assy thf). 10 | eoaess-s | Snap Ring Lower vehicle. 1 [mora Duet Soa any Inner Pivot Bushing is |= asi Tools Required: 14 {= Piston © C-Frame and Clamp Assembly T74P-3044-A1 ‘© Lower Control Arm Bushing Service Set REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION TSOP 5499-6 Control Arm, Lower Removal 1. Raise vehicle on a hoist, Refer to Section 00-02. 2, Remove wheel and tire assembly. 8. Remove and discard nut from tension strut. Pull off dished washer. NOTE: Ensure steering column is in unlocked position. DO NOT use a hammer to separate ball joint from knuckle, 4. Remove and discard lower contro! arm ball joint rut and pinch bolt. Using a screwdriver, sightiy spread the knuckle pinch joint and separate ‘control arm from steering knuckle. A drift punch may be used to remove bolt. Use extreme care tonot damage ball joint boot seal. CAUTION: Do not allow steering Knuckle /halfshaft to move outward. ‘Over-extension of the tripod CV joint could recult in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the joint. 5. Remove and discard lower control arm inner pivot bolt and nut. 6. Remove lower control arm assembly from tension strut NOTE: Enoure the front washer is present at tension strut-io-arm attachment. 1. Insert tension strut into lower control arm bushing. 2. Position lower control arm into subframe bracket. Install a new nut and bott. Tighten to 98-132 Nem 73.97 lb). © Bushing Removal Tool T86P-5493-A2 ‘© Bushing Removal Tool T86P-5493-A3 ‘© Bushing Installation Tool T86P-5493-A4 Removal 1. Remove lower control arm as outined. 2. Using Bushing Removal Tools T86P-5493-A3, ‘TasP-5493-A2 from Lower Control Arm Bushing Service Set TS6P-5493-A, and C-Frame and (Clamp Assembly T74P-3044-A1, remove old ‘bushing from control arm. NOTE: C-clamp must be held tightin a bench vise, 7609 Tawa Sabie vy, 195204-01-7 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Installation NOTE: Ensure that the bushing flange is at front ofthe arm. 1. Using Bushing Instllation Too! T86P-5493-A4 from Lower Control Arm Bushing Service Set ‘T88P-5493-A, and C-Frame and Clamp ‘Assembly T74P-3044-A 1, install new bushing in fower control arm by tightening C-clamp slowly Lnti the fool bottoms on arm. Too! sets the ‘bushing to correct installation depth Foot Tah aa 2. _Installlower control arm as outined, Control Arm-to-Tension Strut Ineulater, Lower Toots Required: © C-Frame and Clamp Assembly T74P-3044-A1 © Lower Control Arm Bushing Service Set TeEP-5493-A, © Insulator Installation Too! T86P-5403-A1 © Insulator installation Too! TS6P-5493-A2 Removal 1. Remove lower control arm as outlined. NOTE: C-clamp must be held tight in @ bench vise. 2. Using insulator Removal Too! T86P-5493-AS from Lower Control Arm Bushing Service Set ‘TaGP-5493-A, and C-Frame and Clamp ‘Assembly T74P-3044-A 1, remove old bushing from control arm, connote ysu.aror |iSULATOR REMOVAL Installation NOTE: Saturate new bushing and lower arm with ‘vegetable ol such as Mazola® or an equivalent oll, Use only vegetable ol. Any mineral or petroleum based oll (or brake fiuid will deteriorate the rubber bushing. 1. Using insulator Installation Tools T86P-5493-A 1, ‘TaGP-5499-A2 from Lower Control Arm Bushing Sorvice Set TS6P-5493-A, and C-Frame and Clamp Assembly T74P-3044-A\, install new insulator bushing in lower control arm by tightening the C-clamp very slowly until bushing pops into place. 906 Taurue/ Sable ly, 195204-01-8 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-8 i ei ER EAE A ED REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 2. Install ower control arm as outlined. ‘Tension Strut-to-Subframe insulators Removal 1. Remove lower control arm as outined. 2. Remove and discard nut, washer and insulator ‘rom front of tension strut and pull strut rearward toremove from subframe. 3, Rlemove and discard insulator from tension strut. Instaltation 1. Install new ineulator on tension strut end and Ingert into subframe. 2. Install new front insulator. 3, Clean tension etrut threads to remove dirt and contamination. 4, Install naw washer and new nut. Tighten to 98-132 Nun (73-97 Ib). 5. _Instatllower control arm as outlined. INSTALL wiWORDS ‘THs SIDE OUT ‘TOWARD FRONT OF VEHICLE. F126 Part item | _Number__| Description 1 [Ne02018-Sa6M_ | Flatwasher (Except ‘SHO/MTX and Police) (2 Rea'e) 1Na05627-896M | Cupped Washer (SHO and Police) (2 Req'd) 3 |- Subframe. 4 [3468 Tension Strut (2 Rec'd) 5 |3co7e Insulator (2 Rec'd) 6 | 30087 Bushing Assy (2Req'e) 7A |'Ne00287-8101 | Nut (2 Req'd) a Tighten to 68-192 Nom (78-67 Lor. Stabilizer Bar/Link Assembly and/or Insulators Removal 1, Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 2. Support vehicle with hoist or safety stands ‘behind subframe, 7969 Tews /Sable July, 199204-01 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 3. Remove and discard nuts retaining ink assembly to stabilizer bar and shock strut with a mm losed-end wrench and 18mm open-end wrench. > susan | 4, Remove nuts retaining steering gear to subtrame, and move gear off the subframe. 5. With another set of support safety etande under subframe, remove two rear subframe retaining bolts. Lower rear of the eubirame to obtain ‘access to stabilizer bar mounting brackets. 6. Remove stabilizor bar U-bracket bolts and replace insulators, U-brackets and or stabilizer bar as required. Discard insulators and bolts, Installation 1. Clean stabilizer bar to remove dirt and ‘contamination in area of stabilizer bar insulator installation position. 2. Lubricate inside diametor of new insulators with Rubber Suspension Insulator Lube E25Y-18553-A (ESF-M90B112-A) or equivalent. Donot use any mineral or petroleum based lubricants as thay will deteriorate the rubber insulators. 3. Install new insulators onto stabilizer bar and position them in approximate location. 4. Install U-brackets on insulators and install new bolts, Tighten to 30-40 Nem (23-20 Ib-f). 5. Raise subframe and install new eubtrame-to-body retaining bolts. Position steering gear onto subframe and install retaining nuts. Tighten to 116-135 Nem (85-99 Ib. 6. _Installnew nuts and secure link assembly to stabilizer bar and shock strut. Tighten to 77-103 ‘Nem (57-75 lb-ft) at ehock strut and 47-63 Num (35-46 lb) at stabilzer bar, 7. Remove safety stands. 8 Lower vehicle. Hub and Wheel Bearings ‘Tools Required: © Hub Remover /Replacer T81P-1 104-6 © Front Bearing Remover T8SP-1 104-AH2 © Whee! Bolt Adapters T8SP-1 104-BH1 ‘© Drive Tube T83T-3132-A1 ® Two Stud Adapter T86P-1104-A1 ‘© Front Bearing Spacer T86P-1104-A2 © Bearing installer T86P-1104-AS ‘© Bearing Dust Seal installer T6P-1104-A4 © Shaft Protector D80L-625-1 © Front Hub Puller D8OL-1002-L © Three-Jaw Puller DBOL-1013-A, Removal 1. Remove wheelcover /hub cover from wheel and tire assembly and loosen whee! lug nuts. 2. Remove hub nut retainer and washer by applying Sufficient torque fo the nut to overcome prevailing torque feature of crimp in nut colle. Do not use an impact-type tool to remove hub nut retainer. Hub rut retainer must be discarded after removal 3. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 4. Rlemove wheel and tire assembly. 8. Remove brake caliper by loosening caliper locating pins and rotating caliper off rotor, starting from lower ond of caliper and iting ‘upward. Do not remove caliper pins from caliper assembly. Lift caliper off rotor and hang it ree of rotor. Do not alow caliper assembly to hang from brake hose. Support caliper assembly with a length of wire, 1603 Tawa Sable daly, 199204-01. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 10 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-10 8, Remove rotor from hub by pulling it off the hub bolts. if rotor is dificult to remove from hub, strike ‘olor sharply between studs with a rubber or plgstic hammer. ltrotor will not pull off, apply Rust Penotrant and Inhibitor D7AZ-19A801-AA (ESR-M99C5E-A) or ‘equivalent to inboard and outboard rotor hub ‘mating surfaces. Install Slaw Puller DBOL-1013-A or equivalent and remove rotor by pulling on rator outside diameter and pushing on ‘hub conter. I excessive force Is required for removal, check rotor for lateral runout prior to installation, 7. Lateral runout must be checked with nuts clamping stamped hat section of rotor. 8 Remove rotor splash shield. Refer to Section 06-03. 9. Disconnect iower control arm and tie rod from knuckle (leave strut attached) as outined, 40. Loosen two strut top mount-to-apron nuts. 11. Intell Hub Remover /Installer Adapter ‘TaiP-1104-A with Front Hub Remover /Replacer ‘Te1P-1104-C and Wheel Bolt Adapters. ‘TaSP- 1 104-8H1 and Two Stud Adapter ‘TA6P-1104-A\1 and remove hub, bearing and knuckle assembly by pushing out CV joint outer ‘shaft untl itis free of assembly. MAKE SURE THE HUB REMOVER METRIC. HUB REMOVER. Hus REMOVER: DAPTER TesP-t 104-1 INSTALLER ADAPTER, Piast TeiP-T108A wo stp oat ADAPTER T96P-1106-A1 FRONT HUB REMOVER/REPLACER ‘TeiP-1108-C HOLD WRENCH STATIONARY. WHILE TURNING OTHER WRENCH ‘TUAN THIS WRENCH COUNTERCLOCKWISE e600 12, ‘Support knuckle with a length of wire, remove strut bolt and slide hub /bearing ‘knuckle assembly off strut. 18. Carefully remove support wire, and carry ‘hub/ bearing /Knuckle assembly to a bench. 14, Onthe bench, install Front Hub Puller ‘DBOL- 1002: and Shaft Protector DBOL-625-1 or ‘equivalent, with jawe of puller on knuckle bosses. ‘and remove hub. NOTE: Ensure the shaft protector is centered, clears the bearing ID, and rests on the end face of the hub journal FRONT HUB PULLER DB04-1002-. DaOL-625-7 Fs886-¢ 16. Remove snap ring, which retains bearing in knuckle assembly, with snap ring pliers and discard. 16. Using a hydraulic press, place Front Bearing ‘Spacer TB6P-1 104-A2 step side up on press plate and position knuckle (outboard side up) on the spacer. install Front Bearing Remover ‘T@aP-1104-AH2 centered on the bearing inner ace and press bearing out ofthe knuckle. 17. Discard bearing. {690 Taw Sah hy, 1052Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front | roe REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) replace hub. Donot attempt to service. The front wheel bearings are of a cartridge design and are ragreased, sealed, and require no scheduled maintenance. The bearings are preset and cannot be ‘adjusted. fa bearing is disassembled for any reason, it must be replaced as a unit. No individual service seals, roller or races are availa 1. Onbench, remove all foreign material from ‘knuckle bearing bore and hub bearing journal to ‘ensure correct seating of new bearing. 2. Place Front Bearing Spacer T86P-1104-A2 step side down on hydraulic press plate and position knuckle (outboard side down) on spacer. Position ‘2. new beating in inboard side of knuckle. intall Bearing installer TSEP-1 104-A3 (undercut side {facing bearing), on bearing outer race and press bearing into knuckle. Ensure that bearing seats ‘completely against shoulder of knuckle bore, CAUTION: Bearing installer T86P-1104-A3 must be positioned as indicated above to prevent bearing damage during installation. an an tom | number | Deserpton tam | number __|Descrption T= fbr ree 7 [= frre 2 |rea-riesse | tsitetg Renova too 2 |Fawesiouns_ | Socata Toi oe a|= ik Oboes ie cae ls cone ? Sere oie ac sna 6 |= ietep sete) _ ‘nuckle-Outboard Side 6 [roee-sioune | Fenbun spacerTot , Kian cntoee ai or s|- Pace Pate |= Sion deve lnstaaion 8 |Fear-tioene_ | PemostgSpce To NOTE: If hub bearing journal is scored or damaged, 7 [1215 Bearing Assy Install a new snap ring (part of bearing kit)in knuckle groove using snap ring pliers. 4. Place Front Bearing Spacer T86P-1104-A2 on the arbor press plate and position hub on tool with lugs facing downward. Position knuckle assembly (©utboard side down) on the hub barrel. Place Bearing Remover T83P-1104-AH2 fat side down, centered on inner race of the bearing and ‘press down on tool unt bearing is fully seated ‘onto hub. Ensure that hub rotates freely in knuckle efter installation. BEARING REMOVER aap TNO AHE KNUCKLE-OUTBOARD SIDE DOWN’ Spacen Too. THORAR STEP SIDE UP Roe 1F2065.0 7905 Taurae/ Sable July, 108204-0 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-12 &. Prior to hub /bearing ‘knuckle instalation, replace ‘bearing dust seal on the outboard CV joint with, ‘new seal rom bearing kit 6. Install new dust seal, ensuring geal flange faces outboard toward bearing. Use Drive Tube ‘Ta3T-3192-A1 and Front Bearing Dust Seal Installer TS6P-1104-A4. 7. ‘Suspend the hub /bearing knuckle assembly on the vehicle with wire and attach the strut loosely to tho knuckle. Lubricate the CV ioint stub shaft splines with SAE 90 weight motor oll and insert Shaft into hub spines es far as possible using hand pressure only. Check that spines are properly engaged. 10. un. 12, 13, 14, 16. 16. 7, 18, 19, ‘Temporary fasten rotor to hub with washers and ‘wo lg nuts. Insert a stool rod into rotor diameter and rotate ciockwise to contact knuckle. CAUTION: Do not uae power or impact-type tools to tighten the hub nut. Install hub nut washer and new hub nut retainer. Rotate nut clockwise to seat CV joint. Tighten nut 0280-278 Nem (170-202 Ib-t). Remove steel rod, washers and lugnuta, Complete instalation of front suspension components as outlined. NOTE: Apply a emall amount of Disc Brake Galiper Side Grease D7AZ-18680-A (ESA-M1C172-A) or equivalent to pilot diameter of rotor. Install rotor splash shield, Refer to Section 06-03. Install disc brake rotor to hub assembly. Install disc brake caliper over roto. Engure outer brake shoe spring hook ie seated under upper arm of knuckle. Install wheel and tire assembly, tightening wheel lug nuts fingertight Lower vehicle and block wheels to prevent vebicle from roling. WARNING: REPLACEMENT LUG NUTS OR, ‘STUDS MUST BE OF THE SAME TYPE AND SIZE AS THOSE BEING REPLACED. Taft wheel hime to 1¥6-142N (65-105 Install wheelcover or hub cover and lower vehicle completely to the ground. Remove wheel blocks. ‘Shock Absorber Strut, Spring, Bearing and Seat Assembly, and Upper Mount Toole Required: © Tie Rod Remover Adapter T81P-3504-W ‘© MacPherson Strut Spring Compressor D85P-7 178-A or Rotunda Spring Compressor b86-00029 © Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3280-D CAUTION: Never attempt to disassemble the spring or top mount without first compressing the ‘spring using Universal MacPherson Strut Spring ‘Compressor D85P-7 178-A or Rotunda Spring ‘Compressor 088-00028, or equivalent. 7008 Tavroe/ Sabie uly, 100204-01-13 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) Part liom | Number _ | Description 1 | veaoss ‘Jounce Bumper 2 | 1eK00s: Duet Boot 3 |1N303826-S100 | Nut (aRea'a) 4 | Naoo02-s100 | Washer 6 |Naoai04sss | Nut 8 | 1818s, Top Mount Bracket Assy 7 |Ne06779-8100 | Washer 8 | akoza Bearing and Seat Assy 9 | sa10 Front Spring 10 | 16048, ‘Shock Strut Removal 1. Tumignition to OFF position to place steering ccolumn in unlocked position. 2. Remove hub nut as outined. 3. Loosen, but do not remove, three top mount-to-shock tower nuts, amare NOTE: Do not raise vehicle by lower contro} arms. 4. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 6. Remove tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Section 04-04, 6. Move brake caliper and wire out of the way. Refer to Section 06-03. 7. Remove brake rotor. Refer to Section 06-03, 8. Remove cotter pin from tie rod end stud and remove slotted nut. Discard cotter pin and nut. 8. Using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3280-D and ‘Tie od Remover Adapter T8 1P-3504.W or ‘equivalent, remove tie rod from knuckle. 10. Remove stabilizer bar lnk nut, and remove fink from strut. ssramuzen aa ©) CAUTION: Us ‘the bail joint 1003 Tauros Sable July, 108204-01-14 Suspension and Wheel Ends, 04-01-14 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 111. Remove and discard lower armto-steering kknuckls pinch bolt and nut. (A drift punch may be Used to remove bolt.) Using a screwdriver, slightly spread knuckie-to4ower arm pinch joint ‘and remove lower arm from steering knuckle. CAUTION: Do not allow the halfshaft tomove Outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV Joint could reault in separation of internal parts, causing failure of the joint. 412, Press halishaft from hub as outlined. Wire halfshaft to body to maintain level position. 13. Pemove shock absorber strut-o-steering knuckle pinch bot. Using a large screweriver, signtly ‘spread knuckle-to-strut pinch joint, if required, for removal. 114, Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly from shoe -a.ssorber strut 15. Remove three tup mount-to-shock tower nuts and remove strut and spring assembly from vehicle. 16. Compress spring with Spring Compressor 1086-00028 or equivalent. important that the retaining ‘Aut be turned and rod held still to prevent fracture of the rod at the base of the hex. 117. Place 10mm box-end wrench on top of shock strut ehaft and hold while removing top shaft retaining nut with a 2 imm -point crow foot wrench and ratchet. 18, Loosen Spring Compressor 086-0029 or ‘equivalent, then remove top mount bracket assembly, bearing plate assembly and spring. installation CAUTION: Make sure that the correct assembly ‘Sequence and proper positioning of bearing and seat assembly are followed. The bearing and seat assembly is prese-fit onto the upper mount. NOTE: When servicing, check the spring insulator for damage before assembly. I the outer metal splash shield is bent or damaged, t must be bent back cearefully so that it does not touch the locator tabs on the bearing and seal assembly. 7998 Taurus Sable Jy 1852REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 1. tnstall Spring Compressor 086-00029 or ‘equivalent 2, Install spring, bearing plate assembly, lower ‘washer and fop mount bracket assembly. ‘8. Compress spring with Spring Compressor 1086-00029 or equivalent. ‘4, Install upper washer and nut on the shook strut shat 5. Place.a 10mm box-end wrench on top of shock ‘strut shatt and hold while tightening top shaft ‘etaining nut with a 21mm 6-point crow foot wrench and ratchet to 53-72 Nem (40-53 lb-ft). 6. install strut and spring assembly andi three top ‘mount-to-shock tower nuts. 7. Install steering knuckle and hub assembly to shock absorber strut 8. installa new shock absorber strut-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Tighten to 98-182 Nem (72-97 9. Install halfshatt into hub es outiined. 10. Install lower arm to steering knuckle ensuring that ball stud groove is properly positioned. Use ‘extreme care to not damage ball joint seal. Intell anew pinch bolt and nut. Tighten to 53-72 Nan (40-83 Ibs). 11. Install stabilizer bar ink to strut and install anew stabilizer bar link nut. Tighten to 77-103 Nem. 7-76 ios). apg! 12. Install tie rod end onto knuckle, 418. Install a new tis rod end slotted nut. Tighten to 81-47 Nem (23-34 lb-ft). 14. Install a new slotted nut retaining cotter pin. 16. Install brake rotor. Refer to Section 06-03. 16. Install brake caliper. Refer to Section 06-03. 17. Install tire and wheel assembly. 18. Tighten three top mount-to-shook tower nuts to 30-40 Nem (28-28 lb). 39° wounr 70 sHocx ecru 7895 Taurus Sabie July, 108204-01-16 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Front 04-01-16 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 19. Lower vehicle and tighten hub nut to 280-275 Nem (170-202 lo). 20. Depress brake pedal several times prior to ‘moving vehiick Steering Knuckle Tools Required: © Tie Rod End Remover Adapter T81P-3504-W © Heavy Duty Riveter DB0L-23200-A Removal 1, Turnignition to OFF position to place steering ‘column in unlocked position. 2. Remove hub nut as outtined. 8, alse vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 4, Remove tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Section 00-02. 5. Remove cotter pin rom the tie rod end stud and remove slotted nut. Discard cotter pin and nut. 8. Using Tie Rod End Remover TOOL-3290-D and ‘Tie od End Remover Adapter T81P-3504-W or ‘equivalent, remove tie rod end from knuckle. 7. Remove stabilizor bar link assembly from strut. 8. Remove brake caliper and wire in such a manner {8 to obtain working space. Remove brake rotor. Refer to Section 06-03. 8. Loosen, but do not remove, three top retaining ruts (top mount-to-shock tower). Tents? MO NOTE: Ensure steering column is in unlocked position, and do not use a hammer to separate ball joint from knuckle. Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. 10. Remove and discard lower armto-steeriag knuckle pinch bolt and nut. (A drift punch may be Used to remove bolt.) Using a screwdriver, slightly spread knuckie-tolower arm pinch joint and remove lower arm from steering knuckle. CAUTION: Do not allow the halfehaft to move outboard. Over-extension of the tripod CV Joint could result in separation of internal arts, causing failure of the joint. 11, Remove shock absorber strut-to-steering knuckle pinch bolt. Using a large screwdriver, slightly ‘8pread knuckle-to-strut pinch joint. 12. Press halfshaft from hub as outlined. Wire hhalfshaft to body to maintain a level position. 19. Remove rotor splash shield, if so equipped, from knuckle, Refer to Section 08-03, 14, Remove steering knuckle and hub assembly from the shock absorber strut. 15. Place assembly on a bench and remove the hub, retainer ring and bearing as outlined. Installation 1. stall rotor splash shield using new rivets and Heavy Duty Riveter D80L-23200-A or equivalent. Refer to Section 06-03. 2. Install bearing, ratainer ring and hub as outlined. Replace seal pressed on outboard CV joint, if required, 3. Install steering knuckle onto shock absorber strut ‘and loosely install anew pinch bolt in knuckle to retain strut. 7995 Tawus/ Sable Jay, 190204-01-17 ‘Suspensior 1d Whoo! Ends, Front REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ADJUSTMENTS: 4, Install steering knuckle and hub on halfshaft ramon 6. _Installiower control arm to knuckle, meking sure that ball stud groove is properly positioned. install ‘new nut and bolt and tighten nut. Use extreme care not to damage boot seal. Tighten to 53-72 Nem (40-53 lb-f). Tighten strutto-knuckle pinch bolt to 98-182 Num (73-87 lb-ft). 6. Install the rotor and brake caliper. Tighten caliper locking pins to 25-44 Num (19-28 ib). Refer to Section 06-08, 7. Position tie rod end into knuckle, install anew slotted nut and tighten. i necessary, advance nut to align slot and installa new cotter pin. Tighten to 31-47 Nem (28-34 lb-ft), 8. install stabilizer bar ink assembly to strut and Inala new mt. Tighten to 77-103 Nem (67-75 9. Install tice and wheel assembly. Refer to Section 00-02. 10. Lower vehicle. 11. Install the three nuts retaining top mount to apron. “Tighten to 30-40 Nemn (23-28 lb). Tighten hub nut 40 280-275 Nem (170-202 Ib). 12. Pump brake pedal prior to moving vehicle to position brake linings. Wheel Bearings “The front whee! bearings are of a cartridge design and. _are pregreased, sealed and require no scheduled maintenance. The bearings are preset and cannot be adjusted. Ifa bearing is disassembled for any reason, it must be replaced as a unt. No individual service seals, roller or races are available. The hub nut torque, ‘of 280-275 Nem (170-202 Ib) restricts bearing hub relative movement and maintains axial position ofthe hub. Due to the importance of the hub nut torque /tension relationship, take the following precautions during eervice: 1. Since the bearing cannot be adjusted, the hub nut retainer must not be backed off after reaching the ‘required torque of 230-275 Nom (170-202 lb-t) during installation. 2. The hub nut must be replaced with a new nut whenever the nut is backed off or removed. ‘Never reuse the nut. 3, _Impact-type tools must not be used to tighten the ‘hub nut or bearing damage wil result. 4. The hub and CV joint splines have an interference fit requiting special tools for disassembly. The hhub nut retainer must not be used to accomplish assembly. Refer to Section 05-04. 5. Toremove the hub nut retainer, apply sufficient torque to the nut to overcome the prevaling torque feature of the nut collar. SPECIFICATIONS ‘TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS. 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SPECIAL SERVICE TOOLS, : Control Arm SPECIFICATIONS ‘Shock Absorber VEHICLE APPLICATION VEHICLE APPLICATION Tavrus/Sable, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Sedan ‘These vehicles use @ MacPherson strut independent ‘ear suspension. Each side consists of an upper mount and washers, a shock absorber strut assembly, two parallel control arms per side, tension strut, cast spindle and shock strut mounted slabilizr bar. 1999 Tawra Sabie Jay, 08204-05 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04-02-2 ee ares I EES RIEU DRT DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) ‘The shock absorber strut assembly includes an upper washer, top mount, dust shield, jounce bumper, coll spring naulator, coll spring, spring damper and lower washer. The strut assembly is atlached at the top by three studs, which retain the top mount ofthe strut to the inner body side panel. The lower end of the: assembly is attached to the spindle with a pinch clamp ‘and bolt that goes through a locator tab welded to the Strut. The two stamped control arms attach to the Underbody and spindle with nuts and bolts. A tension strut attaches to the underbody and to the cast spindle, CAUTION: Rear suspension fasteners are, important parts because they could affect the performance of vitel components and systems ‘2nd or could result in major service expense. ‘They must be replaced with the same part umber or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of less ‘or substitute design. Torque Values must be used as specified during ra-assembly to ensure proper retention of this part. Station Wagon “The station wagon suspension consists of five major components: the upper and lower control arms, shock. absorber, two-piece cast spindle, tension strut, and a ‘cil spring mounted between the iower suspension arm ‘and the body crossmember. 1990 Tourus/ Sable July, 188204-0: Suspencion. 04-02-3 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) ‘The shock absorber assembly is connected to the body side panel by a rubber insulated top mount ‘assembly and nut, and to the lower suspension arm by two studs prossed into a bar pin mounted in a rubber ‘bushing. The upper suspension arms connect at the spindle and the crossmember while the lower suspension arm connects to the underbody and spindle. A coil spring is located between the lower ‘suspancion arm and body crossmember inboard of the shock absorber. A tension strut is connected to the underbody and the lower suspension arm. NOTE: Never attempt to heat, quench or straighten any rear suspension part, Replace with a new part. Components Seden ‘© Stamped Control Arms: Two per side, contro} lateral (side-to-side) movement of each wheel © Toe Adjustment Cam: Adjusts length of rear control arms for setting rear wheel toe-in alignment. © Tension Strut: Controls fore-anc-aft wheel movement. © Coll Spring: Controls suspension travel and. provides ride height control © Shock Absorber Strut: Reacts to braking forces, provides necessary suspension damping, and also ‘provides controlled entry into the full travel ‘conditions through an internal rebound stop and integral jounce bumper. © Cast Spindle: This two-piece cast spindle with ppressed-in stem, supports the wheel and attaches the two control arms, tension strut, shock absorber strut, and brake assembly. © Stabilizer Bar: Resists body roll to keep vehicle level during cornering © Suspension Bushing and Insulator: All ‘suspension mounting points are rubber insulated to ‘minimize road noise and vibrations to the passengers. © Suspension Fasteners: These fasteners are important attaching paris that could affect the performance of vital components and systems ‘and /or could result in major service expense. They must be replaced with fasteners of the same part ‘number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part ofiesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during assembly to ensure proper retention of these parts. New attaching fasteners must be used whenever the old attaching fasteners are loosened or removed and when new component parts are installed, Station Wagon ‘© Upper Control Arms: Control ateral (side-to-side) ‘movement of each wheel © Stamped Lower Arm: Controls the lateral (ide-to-side) movement of each wheel and contains the lower spring seat and holds the rear suspension toe setting cam. 7006 Taurae/ Gable uy, 1062DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear © Tension Strut: Controls fore-and-at whee! movement. © Coil Spring: Controls suspension travel and provides ride height control © Shock Absorber: Provides necessary suspension ‘damping. t also provides rebound coniral through anintternal rebound stop. © Cast Spindle: Supports the wheel and attaches the lower and upper arms and brake assembly. © Stabilizer Bar/Link Assembly: Controls body lean during comering. © Suspension Bushings and insulators (Rubber): Minimize road noise and vibration. © Suspension Fastenors: These fasteners are important parts that could affect the performance of vital components and systems and/or could result inmajor service expense. They must be replaced with the same part number or with an equivalent partif replacement becomes necessary. DO NOT Use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque value must be used as ‘specified during assembly to eneure proper part rolention. New fasteners must also be used ‘Whenever the old fasteners are loosened or removed and when new components are installed. ‘Component Replacement Sedan ‘On the MacPherson strut independent rear ‘suspension, the following components may be replaced individually or as en assembly: © The shock absorber strut upper mount may be replaced individually ‘© The jounce bumpers may be replaced individually © The shock absorber strut is not serviceable as a ‘cartridge and must be replaced as an assernbly. Replace individual assemblies as required. They do not need to be replaced in pairs. © Control arm bushings are not serviceable. They ‘must be replaced with a control arm and bushing assembly. © Tension strut and tension strut bushings may be replaced individually ‘© Coll springs may be replaced individually. © The spindle stem s not serviceable and must be replaced with a spindle and stem assembly. ‘© Allstabilzer bar components may be replaced inlvidually. Station Wagon © The shock absorber upper mounting is serviceable. © The shock absorber is serviceable and must be replaced as an assembly. Replace only the damaged shock absorber. Itis not necessary to replace them in pairs. ‘© Upper and lower suspension arms are serviced as ‘an assembly. The bushings are not serviced. © Tension strut bushings are not serviced. They must be replaced witha tension strut and bushing assembly. © Stabilizer bar, U-brackets and insulators are serviceable, The link is serviced as an assembly ‘© Coil springs are serviceable. Tabs Toure Sable Jy, 109204-02-5 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Er INSTALLATION UPPER ARM INSTALLATION STABILIZER BAR, ‘SPINDLE AND UPPER SPRING SEAT razs2.0 Part Part tom | Number __| Description Hem | __Number__| Description 1 | teatee 6 [5168 U-Brackst (2Fed'@) 2 | Ne0s2 19-8160 70 |Ne05910-87 | Bolt(2Req'a) 2a | Nezo4a1-si01 | Nut (4 Req'd) @ | sacar Ineulstor (2 Req'd) 48 | NE044 14-8150 | Bolt (2 Rea!) 9 | Na04004-8161 | Nut c2Rea'd) 8. | neoaa11-s150_| Nut (2Rea’d) so_|sarr1 Assy ‘Gontiuea) ‘Contiuas) 7900 Tava Sabla day, 190204-02-6 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04.026 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Part Part ttom | _Number__| Description item | Number _ | Description HD | NADAEDTSTED [Nut Rec'd) 23 | Ne04695-5160 [Bott 12 [aaoanh | Spinate Assy 24 | saeaoRH — | Lower Am Asoy aAaoguH SABABLH 13 |sao26AH | UnperArm ear Assy 25 | Ne04410-5160 | Nut (2Rea'e) BAS27 LH 266 | Neods41-s150 | Bol (2Req'a) 14 | saozent | Upper Arm Front Assy 27 | A982 Tension Stut Assy (2 Req'd) ae A Tighten to 19.1-25.9N-m 1s | 530 Insulator (2 Rea’) GS20LbFH 18 | 5560 Sorina (Read) 8 Tighten o 54-71 Nm (40-52 17 | ne0seos-si60. | Nut (4 ea'd) fis) 18 |Na02990-8160 | Bott (4Rea'a) e Tighten to 30-401 (29-0 19 | N804010-5150 | Bolt (2 Req'd) Ce 203 | Ne00sa7-8160 | Nut (2Req') > iahten to 203-288 Nm aa 97-8160 . y re (150-190 Lb-Ft) 23 |sK751 Adusting Cam 2 Read) a Dee 22_|Naoazes-saem_| Washer Nee actus Contes) Inspection 3. Check condition of control arm pivot bushings 1. Check for evidence of xd leaks on shook absorbers, (A light fm of fluid is permissible. Verity fui isnot from sources other than shock absorber). 2. Check shock absorber operation (whether ‘operation is stif, rough or spongy). and tension strut bushings. It the above checks reveal evidence of excessive ‘wear, deterioration, or improper operation, replace damaged components. 1663 Tear Sable Joly, (09204-02-7 ‘Suspension 04-02-7 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) VeWwW viewx aryescseun es meres SSSR ETE BARE GE AMlbw BaSiciicsethee Sra ee ee AOBWABS ONT REE a 7695 Tauraa/ Sable July, 195204-02-8 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Each rear wheelis bolted to a bearing and hub assembly. The bearing and hub assembly is lubricated forte and has integral seals. a ar ttom | number | peseription tom | _ number _ | pescrption vy Fame | nasezse S108 | Washer C2Rag 2 |eoserssisr |otanes. ze | erst tng cam (2 es) ah |Neowasae sie |ucanegn ee |cres mary | Sx500 Tense Set 2 Roe’) % [exces Boar Spine Dancers 5 |N802855-S36 | Washer (2 Req'd) Req'd) 8 | ska97 Insulator (4 Req'd) ea kena eee 7 |N80135-836 | Washer (2 Req'd) a ob |nesoroesier Jrmceney ayo Spring Set packet ond meCeRea a |oxree frm nay (Re YO |.N804001-8100 | Washer (4 Req'd) ee nero re Pa encore ae |Necezrassep [aotearoa 120 |rsoeso-stso| na & |sozess | Wosver thea 49 |Ne0%310-8100 | Nut eReq'a) ioahiet te Bee tae |tooeso-sr |ruttanag 2 |seccoecon | wastereanes' ve jasher (4 Req’ soil te |p| eae 4 |Neoddoa.cae | eer to negs) wr saree Satanber ‘ Toten oes azine aby | aaoet) Insulator 2 Req'd) 8 Tighten to 47-63 Nem (35-48 wwe |teoessrsse |ontanee) i 2 [sibs |UracenteReg c Tatento 6-205Nen ai |ntorse2sie0 |eotteres CESS 22 | akesoasey | Spnde ° Noten tose-72Nm 4053 ReneS ios 20 | seoe Link ae’ 5 otto -94Nn 0.28 24 | 8617 Ingulator (2 Req'd) Lo-Ft) as | renoes | Sune unger eg F Toten io r26Nmer 26 | 5660 Spring (2 Req'd) ae ar | neceasesic0 | Washer cman Some 8 Tage s440nem (25.09 ventas 4 Totten ioes-e2nm soe? cor) OE Wheel Assembly Arut and washer assembly retains the bearing and hub assembly to the spindle. 7983 Taurun/Sable duly, 106204.029 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04-02-9 Ce ne cE RE AN SEES DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Drum Brakes eee Sin 7999 Taures Sable Jay, 190204-02-10 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Disc Brakes with Anti-Lock Sedan ROUTE ANT:LOCK WIRE UNDER PARKING BRAKE GABLESOTH SIDES BO NOT INSTALL RDARCENT TO te a |e Solow 4B | Na05086-S100 | Bolt (4 Req'd) 14F |N606163-S160 | Bolt (2 Req'd) ‘ontnused ‘(Coninuss) 006 Taurus /Sablo duly, 196204-02-14 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) 04-02-11 Part Htem | Number _ | Description Description c Tighten 10 8-12Nm(eS Tighten 108-16 Nem G10 UFO DF) >. Tighton to 255-246 Nem Tighten 1o 87-119 Nim (86-88 (380-2546 FO) Lor, ‘Continued Twaouea Station Wagon 7905 Toure! Sable Jay, 1982‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, 04-02-12 EE coe rane cts PS EEE DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued) Part Part item | Number _ | Description ttom | Number _| Description Ta | nos616-S100 | Bon 7a] R27 (Re | Calor Ansy 2 |2caieiey | aniLock Sensor Assy ak26 LH) 26100 (Re) ar |noosise-si60 | Bot eRea a |2croocH) | vise Brake Adaptor 6 | fear Kelle 26101) A Trahtentoa 59.9% (0-5 40 |Neos08e-s100 | aot anea's) iso sc |Neozr26-s2 | ot ones) 8 Tighten 069-81 Ne (4-80 6 | 2coze fotor a a ee ohne 7 | Nias Dust Ca ighionto-t2Nm (68 ap | abana rane > ae 9 | wozess6-s2 | Retaner Nut(oRea'd) Tahtento 266-346 Nm He eee peeeee E Tighionto8-13Nm (6-10 11 | 2028 Splaeh Shits Tae we [= Bleed Serew F “ghtento87-119Nm(48e ‘eonimues ie REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION ‘Shock Absorber Station Wagon Removal Refer toillustration under Description. NOTE: Refer to the diagnostic procedure in Section ‘04-00 before replacing a shock absorber for a noise concer, 1. Raive vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 2. Remove tire and wheel assembly 3. Position a jackstand under lower suspension arm and remove two nuts retaining shock absorber to ower suspension arm CAUTION: The lower suspension arm must be supported before removal of upper or lower shock absorber attachments to prevent damage to attached components. 4, From inside of vehicle, remove rear compartment access panels. NOTE: i the shock absorber is to be reused, do. ot grip the shaft with pliers or vise grips as this will damage the shaft surface finish and resuit in severe oll leakage. NOTE: tf frame contact holst is used, support the lower suspension arm with a floor jack. ia twin post hoist is used, support the body with floor jacks on lifting pads forward ofthe tension. strut body bracket. 7909 Taurue/Sable July, 108204-02. Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04-02-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 5. Remove and discard top shock absorber retaining nut using a crow foot wrench and ratchet while holding the shock absorber shaft with an open-end wrench. @. Remove washer and rubber insulator from shock. NOTE: The shock absorbers are gas-filed. It wil require an effort to colapse the shock in order to remove the shock absorber from the lower arm. 7. Remove shock absorber from vehicle. installation 1. Install new washer and insulator assembly on ‘upper shock absorber rod. 2. Position upper part of shock absorber into shock tower opening in the body and push slowly on lower part of shock absorber until mounting studs are lined up with mounting holes inthe lower suspension arm, 3. Install new lower retaining nuts. Do not tighten at this time. 4, Ingtalla new insulator, washer and nut assembly ‘on top of shock abeorber. Tighten nut to 25.6:34.5 Nem (19-25 ib). 5, Install ear compartment access panel. 6. Tighten two lower retaining nuts to 19.1-25.9 Nam (15-19 fb. nur Nezo4er-s101 2REOD fSaENTo \ | ast (519 LB-FT} Fa297-¢ 7. Install wheel and tire assembly. 8. Remove floor jack and lower vehicte. ‘Shock Absosber Strut, Upper Mount and Spring Sodan Tools Required: © Rotunda Spring Compressor 086-00029 WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE ‘SPRING FROM THE STRUT WITHOUT FIRST COMPRESSING THE SPRING WITH A TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NOTE: Refer to the diagnostic procedure in Section 04-00 before replacing a shock absorber for a noise concern. 1990 Taurue/Sable July, 199204-02-14 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 04-02-14 Removal 1, Raise hoist or jack only enough to contact body. Refer to Section 00-02. CAUTION: Do not raise vehicle by tension strut, Damage to strut may result. 2. Open luggage compartment jd and loosen but do rot remove, three nuts retaining the upper strut ‘mount to body. 3. Raise vehicle, Remove wheel and tire. 4, Remove bolt retaining brake differential control valve to control arm. 5. Wire brake control valve to body to ensure proper support leaving about 152mm (6 inches) ‘clearance to aid in strut removal. 6. Remove clip attaching brake hose to shock strut bracket and carefully move hose out of the way. 7. Remove stabilizer bar U-bracket from body, if 80 equipped, 8. Remove nut, washer and insulator attaching stabilizer bar to link and separate stabiizer bar ‘rom link, if $0 equipped. 9, Remove nut, washer and insulator retaining tension strut to spindle. Move spindle rearward ‘enough to separate it from the tension strut. CAUTION: Care should be taken when removing the shock strut that the rear brake flex hose is not stretched or the staal brake tube is not bent. 10. Remove and discard shock strut-to-spindle pinch bolt, Using a large screwdriver, slighly spread ‘strut-to-spindle pinch join, ifrequired, for removal. 11, Lower jackstand and separate shock strut from spindle. 12, Frominside luggage compartment area, remove and discard three upper mount-to-body nuts. Care should be taken so the shock strut doas not drop when removing the three upper nuts. 18. Remove strut from vehicle. +14, Remove nut, washer and insulator attaching lnk to shock strut and remove link. WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE ‘THE SPRING FROM THE STRUT WITHOUT. FIRST COMPRESSING THE SPRING WITH A ‘TOOL DESIGNED FOR THAT PURPOSE. CAUTION: Do not attempt to remove strut red nut by turning red and holding nut. Nut ‘must be turned and rod held stationary to ‘avoid possible fracture of rod at base of he» NOTE: Before compressing spring, mark location ‘of inaulator to top mount using a grease penci. 16. Place strut, spring and upper mount assembly in ‘Spring Compressor 086-00028 or equivalent. 7803 Taurus /Seble July, 196204-1 Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 16. Place 10mm box wrench on top of shock strut ‘shaft and hold while removing top shaft mounting ‘ut with @ 2 imm €:point crow foot wrench and ratchet. 17. Loosen spring compressor tool, then remove top mount bracket assembly, spring insulator and spring. Installation 1. Inspect spring to ensure dampers, sleeves and. clips are property positioned. ‘or oF spa SER muse 2m vs ueon 2. Using Spring Compressor 086-00028 or ‘equivalent, instal eoring, spring insulator, bottom ‘washer, if equipped, top mount, upper washer and nut on strut shaft. ‘ust aoor Z 0 aes agreme BE DP seme 4. Erewro springs proper iced n upper and lower spring seats and that mount washers are positioned correctly. Ssprmia evo wust 8 ‘Step sown sear vse 4, Tighten rod nut to 53-72 Nem (40-58 b+). Use a 24mm crow foot wrench to turn the nut and a 10mm box wrench to hold shaft soit will not turn while tightening nut. Do not use pliers or vise-orips on sirut rod as finished rod surface could be damaged. 5. Position stabilizer bar link in shock strut bracket. Install insulator, washer and nut. Tighten to 7-9.5 Nem (5-7 lot), 6. _ Insert three upper mount studs into strut tower in apron and hand start three new nuts. Do not. tighten at this time, 7. Partially raise vehicle, Refer to Section 00-02. Install ehock strut into spindle pinch joint, 9. Install new pinch bott into spindle and through the shock sirut bracket. Tighten fo 68-92 Num (617 ib. 2 7908 Tauraa/ Sable uy, 109204-02-16 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Real 04-02-16 10. Move spindle rearward and instal tension strut into apindte. install insulator, washer and nut on tension strut Tighten nut to 47-63 Nim (35-48, It. 11. Postion link into stabilizer bar. instal insulator, ‘washer and nut on link. Tighten to 7-9.5 Nem (6-7 lb-ft, 42, Position etablizer bar U-bracket on body. Install bolt, Tighten to 34-46 Nom (25-33 lb-ft), 19. Install brake hose to shock strut bracket. +14. Install brake control diferential valve on control arm and remove retaining wire, 16. Tighten three top mount-to-body nuts to 25-34 Nem (19-26 Ib). 16. install wheel and tre assembly and iower vehicle. Stabilizer Bar, insulators and Link Assembly Sedan Removal CAUTION; Do not raise vehicle by tension strut. Damage to strut may rosult. 1. Rive vehicle ona hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 2. Remove nuts, washers and insulators retaining stabilizar bar to right side and let side links. Discard nuts. 8, Remove and discard bolts attaching U-brackets ‘and stablizer bar fo body and remove stabiizer ber. 4, Inspect U-bracket insulators and replace it ‘damaged or worn 6. Remove nut, washer and insulator retaining link to shock strut bracket. Discard nut 6. Check link insulators and replace if damaged or worn, Instatiation 1. Position link into shock strut bracket and install the insulator, washer and a new nut. Tighten to 79.5 Num (5-7 Ib). 2. Position stabilizer bar, U-brackets and insulators ‘on body. Install new bolt. Tighten to 34-46 Nem (25-34 Ib. 3. Position stablizer bar onto links. Install insulators, washers and new nuts. Tighten to 7-9.5 Nm (5-7. lb). 4. Lower vehicle. Station Wagon Removal 41. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02 2. Support vehicle with jackstands under lower arms go that stabilizer ber lower arm ineulator is neutralized, 7903 Tawree/ Sable uly, 108204-02-17 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 8. Remove and discard two bolts and nuts retaining U-brackets and insulators to lower suspension arms. yaRacKer a8 REMOVE BOLT AND NUT INSULATOR 4n037 Fa238-0 4. Clean stabilizer bar of dirt and other contamination and slide U-bracket and ineulator off of stablizer bar. Separate U-bracket from insulator and inspect insulator. Replace insulator if damaged or worn. sueuemoer —f See Sane oan Remove and discard two bolts and nuts attaching link assemblies 10 body brackets. Remove stabilizer bar and ink assemblies from vehiole. Slide ink assemblies off of stabilizer bar. inspect, link assemblies and replace if damaged or worn, meager 2g Sita Installation 1 Clean stabilizer bar of drt and other contamination NOTE: Ifthe rear stabilizer bar to body link assemblies are being re-used, clean the link lower Ingulator inside diameter with a bottle brush to remove any dirt or paint bule-up. Lubricate the insulator prior to reassembly. ONLY use Ford ubber insulator Lubricant E25Y-19853-A, (ESF-M99B 112-A) or equivalent. Lubricate stabilizer bar from the stabilizer bar end to the link insulator contact area with Ford Rubber Insulator Lubricant E25Y-19553-A, (ESF-MS9B 112-A) or equivalent and slide on two link assemblies to epproximate position j 7005 Tauve/Sable uly, 180204-02-18 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Re 04-02-18 3. Install stabizor bar and ink assemblies on vohicle, Attach link assembles to body brackets with two new bolts and nuts. Tighten bolts 10 84-71 Nom (40-62 ID. INSTALL NEW BOLT INSTALL NEW NUT TIGHTEN TO 58-71 Nn (os2iBry _ ibe supe Link assy ‘ON STABILIZER BAR AND POSITION IN BODY BRACKET FAB NOTE: I the rear stabilizer bar insulators are reinstalled, clean the insulator inside diameter with a bottle brush to remove any dirt or paint buile-up. Lubricate the insulators using Ford Rubber insulator Lubricant E25Y-19553-A (ESF-M99B 112-A) or equivalent 4, Slide U-brackets and insulators on both ends of ‘stablizer bar. 6, Position U-brackets on lower suspension arms and install two new bolts and nuts. Tighten bolts 10 80-40 Nan (23-30 Ib. INSTALL NEW Fa2asc 1996 Taurua/ Sable July, 196204-02. ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension Arms, Upper Station Wagon Removel 1. Raise vehicle on a hoist and place a jackstand ‘and wood block under rear lower suspension arm to support it at normal curb height. Refer to ‘Section 00-02. eieioes, 2, Remove wheel and tire assembly, 3. Remove brake line flexible hose bracket from body. 4, Loosen, do not remove, nut attaching spindle to upper arms, 5. Loosen, donot remove, nut attaching spindle to lower suspension arm. ie rese 6. Remove and discard bolts and nuts attaching front and rear upper suspension arms to body brackets. Make sure that spindle does not fall outward, 7. Carefully tit top of spindle outward, allowing it to pivot on lower suspension arm retaining bolt until ‘ends of the upper suspension arms are clear of the body bracket. Wire spindle to body inthis position. 8. Remove and discard nut connecting upper ‘suspension arms to spindle and remove arms from vehicle. REMOVE 80LTS “) i a 5ag26 aSSY Baga? ASSY ' \ REMOVE nur sage2'assy A920 ASSY Tur SPINDLE AND WIRE TO BODY” ra2aee 790 Taurua/ Sable duly, 196204-02. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 10 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04-02-20 installation 41. Install upper suspension arms on spindle and install @ new nut. DO NOT tighten at this time. 2. Position upper suspension arm ends to body bracket and install new bolts and nuts. Tighten to 98-132 N-m (78.97 lb). Remove wire from spindle. 3. Tighten nut attaching upper suspension arms to spindle to 203-258 Nem (150-190 lb-ft). INSTALL UPPER ARMS TO BODY BRAGKET — USE NEW BOLTS [AND NUTS. TIGHTEN TO 96-132 Nan (7397 1BT) INSTALL UPPER ARMS. TO SPINDLE, USE NEW, NUT-TIGHTEN TO 209-258 Non (150190 LB-FT) Fa2s7-D 4, Tighten nut attaching lower suspension arm to spindle to 64-7 1 Ne (40-52 Ib-f). TIGHTEN NUT Tosa Nem (40-8218) 5. Install brake line bracket to body. 6. Install wheel and tire assembly. 7. Remove jackstand and lower vehicle. 8. Check rear wheel alignment. 75oe Taurve/ Sabie ly, 199204-02-21 ‘Suspension and Whool Ends, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension Arm, Lower Station Wagon Removal NOTE: Ifa twin-poet hoist ie used, a floor jack must be placed under the iting pads on the underbody forward ‘of the tension strut body bracket. Lower the rear hoist post out of the way. 1. Raise vehicie on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02, 2. Remove tire and wheel assembly. 8. Remove spring as oultined under Springs, Removal. 4, Remove and discard bolt and nut attaching lower ‘suspension arm to canter body bracket and remove arm. Wy /) f If! i WS swan susrteson Installation 1. Position lower suspension arrm-to-center body bracket and installa new bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time. Install this bol with bolt head toward front of vehicle. 2. Install spring as outlined under Springs, Installation 3. Support lower suspension armin normal cur height. Tighten nut attaching arm to body bracket 054-71 Nem (40-52 Ib). INSTALL NEW BOLT AND NUT TIGHTEN NUT ~N TO 84-75 Nem (40-52 LB-FT) ) Hii wl $ 4. Toptonatataciotowor supenionermto /) spindle to 54-7 1 Nem (40-52 lb) NOTE: After lower arm installation, itis necessary to check rear alignment 5. Remove floor jacks and lower vehicle, FaS26-8 Tension Strut Sedan Removal 1. Raise vehicle on frame contact hoist using litt pads located to rear of front wheele and forward Of rear wheels, Raise hoist only encugh to ‘contact body. Refer to Section 00-02, 2. From inside luggage compartment, loosen, but do not remove, three nuts retaining the upper ahock strut mount fo body. 3. Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire ‘assembly. tension strut to 5. Remove and discard nut retaining tension strut to body. 6. Move spindle rearward enough for tension strut to be removed. Inetaltation 1. Place new washers and bushings on both ends of ew tension strut, Bushings at front and rear of tension strut are diferent. The rear bushings: have indentations in them. 1980 Taurus) Sable sly, 106204-02-22 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04-02-22 2. 7 a 9. 1 Nebete sae ‘Sraneeo erowr 2 Ingert one end into body bracket and installa now bushing, washer and nut. Do not tighten at this time. IgueaTon sopoce ge Sah REAR ip MGSr se wotaLteD as Swowe MSyLATOR 001 oOo (| ae roan ci ‘ie Soe OvF oe Pullback on spindle enouigh so tension strut end ‘can be installed in spindle. Install new bushing, washer and nut. Refer to ilustration under Installation, Stop 2. Verify that ‘bushings are correctly piloted into the spindle. Tighten nut to 47-63 N-m (35-46 Ib-), Verity that bushings are correctly piloted into the Soy bracket Tghen nto 47-88 Nm (9548 Ib). ‘Support spindle with jackstand. Remove three strul-to-body retaining nuts. instal ree new strut-to-body retaining nuts. Tighten to 26-24 Nm (9-25 ib). Remove jackstand. Inctall tre and wheel assembly. Lower vehicle. Station Wagon Removal Raise vehicle on @ frame contact hoist. Refer to ‘Section 00-02. Place a floor jack and a wood block under rear lower euspension arm and raise arm to normal ‘curb height, Installation 1. vex Sto Remove wheel and tire assembly. Remove and discard nut and bolt retaining tension strut to lower suspension arm. Remove and discard nut and bolt retaining tension strut to body bracket and remove strut assembly. oheob Ingert front end of tension strut into body bracket and installa now bolt and nut. Do not tighten at this time. Position tension strut in lower suspension arm. Install a new bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 54-71 Nem (40-52 lb-ft). Tighten retaining bolt at front of tension strut to body bracket to 54-7 1 Nem (40-52 lb). 7900 Tavs’ Gable Jy, 199204-02. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 4, Inatall whee! and tire assembly NOTE: After tension sirut instalation it may be necessary to check rear wheel alignment. 6. Remove floor jack and lower vehicle. nur, TIGHTEN TO Seri Nn Bout TIGHTEN TO S471 Nem (aosesrr Fas28-c INSTALL TENSION STRUT Sedan Removal CAUTION: Do not raise vehicle by tension strut. Damage to strut may reeutt. 1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 2. Remove tire and wheel assembly. 3. Remove brake drum. Refer to Section 06-02. 4. Remove clip retaining brake flex hose to shock strut bracket. NOTE: Care should be taken to ensure that brake flex hose is not stretched and brake tube is not bent. 5, Remove four bolts retaining brake backing plate to the spindle. Refer to Section 06-02. 6. Remove brake backing plate from spindle and wire it out ofthe way. 7. Remove and discard control arm to spindie bolts, washers and nuts. 8. Remove tension strut nut, washer and bushing. Discard nut. 9. Remove and discard pinch bolt retaining spindle to shook strut and remove spindle from vehicle. Installation 1. Loosely assemble new arm bolt through spindle boss holes. 2. Position spindle onto tension etrut and then onto. shock strut 8. Insert a new strut-to-spindle pinch bolt. Do not tighten at this tine, 4. Install tension strut bushing, washer end new nut. Do not tighten at this time. 5. Install new arm to spindle, washers and nuts. 6. Install ajackstand fo support suspension at normal curb height before tightening fasteners. 7. Tighten epindo-o-rut bot 0 68-62 Nm (60-67 8. Tighton tension strut nut to 47-68 Nem (35-46 Ib. 9. Tighten control arm to spindle nuts to $9.5-80.6 Nem (44-59 lb-ft), 10. install brake backing plate. Refer to Section 06-02, 111. Install brake flex ine cp onto shock strut 12, Installbrake drum. Refer to Section 06-02. 18. Install wheel and tire assembly. 14. Lower vehicle. Station Wagon Removal 1. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02, NOTE: Ifa frame contact hoist is used, 2 jackstand must be placed under the lower ‘suspension arm to raise it to curt height. 2. Remove wheel and tie assembly. 8. Remove brake drum and whee! bearings as outlined. 4. Remove brake backing plate assembly from spindle. Refer to Section 06-02, 5. Remove and discard bolts and nuts attaching front and rear upper suspension arms to body crossmember. 6. Remove bolt, one washer, adjusting cam and nut attaching spindle to lower suspension arm. Discard bolt, washer and nut. RENOWE 80.75 AND NUTS : rons 1003 Towra Sabie Jay, 199804-02-24 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear 04-02-24 Sen SESE aE NN TEESE AA IT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 7. Remove spindle and upper suspension arms from vehiole as an assembly. @. Remove and discard nut attaching upper ‘suspension arm to spindle and remove ‘suspension arms from spindle. rane Installation 1. _ Install upper suspension arms on spindle using @ ‘new nut. DO NOT tighten at this time. INSTALL UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS ON SPINDLE, USING ANEW NUT, TIGHTEN TO. 203-268 Nem (150-190 LB-FT) Fass20 Position spindle and suspension arm assembly on lower suspension arm. Install new bolt, washer, existing adjusting cam and a new nut, DONOT tighten at tis time, Position front and rear upper suspension arms to ody bracket and install new bolts and nuts. DO [NOT tighten at this time. Ensure that the lower suspension arm is ‘supported so that the lower suspension armis at ‘normal curb height ‘Tighten the bolts attaching the front and rear upper suspension arms to body to 98-132 Nem (78-87 ft. ‘Tighten the nut attaching the upper suspension arms to spindle to 203-258 Nem (150-190 lb-ft). Tighten the nut attaching the spindle to lower suspension arm to 54-71 Nan (40-52 ib). "1903 Taurua/ Sable July, 199204-02-25 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, R 04-02-25 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 8. Install brake backing plate assembly to spindle. Refer to Section 06-02. POSITION UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS IN BODY BRACKETS, USE NEW BOLTS AND, NUTS, TIGHTEN TO 90-792 Nem (7297 LB-FT) Nur TIGHTEN TO POSITION SPINOLE IN LOWER SUSPENSION ARW, INSTALL NEW BOLT, WASHER, NUT AND EXISTING CAM. TIGHTEN NUT TO 5471 Nem (agg2ieey Fassr . Install brake drum and wheel bearings. 10. install whoe! and tire essembly. 11. Remove jackstand and tower vehicle. 12. Check rear whee! alignment. Springs Removal NOTE: Ifa twin-post hoist is used, vehicle must be supported on jackstands placed Under pads of the Underbody forward of the tension strut bracket. 1. Raise vehicle on a hoist and place a floor jack under lower suspension arm. Raise lower arm to ‘normal curb height. Refer to Section 00-02. 2. Remove wheal and tire assembly. 3. Remove the bracket retaining the brake flexible hose to body. 4. Remove stabilizer bar U-bracket from lower suspension arm. 1985 Tawue/ Sable day 198804-02-26 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) ‘Suspension and Wheel Enc 04-02-26 5. Remove and discard nuts attaching shock absorber to lower suspension arm. 6. Remove parking brake cable and clip from lower ‘suspension arm, 7. Onvohicles equipped with rear disc brakes, remove ABS cable from ollps on lower ‘suspension arm. 8 Remove and discard bolt and nut attaching tension strut to lower suspension arm. 9. Wire spindle and upper suspension arms to body to prevent them from dropping down. 40. Remove nut, bolt, washer and adjusting cam retaining lower euspension arm to spindle. Discard nut, bolt and washer. 11. Slowly lower suspension arm with floor jack untit ‘spring can be removed. Installation 1. Position lower insulator on lower suspension arm. ‘and press insulator downward into place. Verify Ingulator is properly seated. 7908 Tauroa/ Sable daly, 1982‘Suspensi Wheel Ends, Rear REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 2. Position upper ineulator on top of spring. Install spring on lower suspension arm, making sure ‘pring is properly seated. 3. Slowly raise suspension arm with floor jack and. ‘Guide upper spring insulator onto upper spring seat on underbody. foamon even ‘4, Position spindle in lower suspension arm and install now bolt, nut, washor and existing cam. Install bolt with the head toward front of vehicle, DONOT tighten at this time. POSITION SPINDLE IN [GWER SUSPENSION Are, INSTALL NEW BOLT. WASHER, NUT AND EXISTING CAM. TIGHTEN NUTT 54-71 Nem (0-52 LB-FT) Fase 5. Remove wire from spindie and suspension arms. 6. _Instell tension strut in lower suspension arm using anew bolt and nut. BONOT tighten et this time, 7. Install parking brake cable and alip to lower suspension arm. 8. Onvehicies equipped with rear disc brakes, Install ABS cable into clips on lower suspension 1889 Taw'us/ Sable July. 190204-02-28 ‘Suspension and Wheel En REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) 9. Position shock absorber on lower suspension ‘arm and instal two new nuts. Tighten to 49, 1-25.9 Nem (15-19 Ib. 40. instal stabilizer bar and U-bracket to lower ‘suspension arm using a new bolt. Tighten to 30-40 Nem (23-90 Ib. INSTALL STABILIZER BAR UBRACKET TIGHTEN TO 'NSULATOR S040 Nm @3S0LEFT} A007 FaneD 11. Install flexible brake hose bracket to body. Tighten bolt to 11-16 Nem (@-12 Ib). / \ Up 12, Using floor jack, raise lower suspension arm to normal curb height. Tighten lower suspension arm to spindle nut to 54-7 1 Nem (40-52 Ib. Tighten tension strut to body bracket bolt to 54-71 Nem (40-82ib). 18. Install wheel and tire assembly. 14, Remove floor jack and lower vehicle. 48. Check rear whee! alignment. Control Arm Sedan Removal CAUTION: Do not raise vehicle by tension strut. 1. Raise vehicle on a hoist. Refor to Section 00-02. 2. Disconnect brake proportioning valve from left side front arm, Refer to Section 06-00. 8. Disconnect parking brake cable from front arms. Refer to Section 08-05. 4, Remove and discard arm-io-spindle bolt, washer and nut. 6, Remove and discard arm-to-body bolt and nut. 6. Remove arm from vehicle, Installation NOTE: When installing new control arms, the offset on all arms must face up. (The arms are stamped “bottom” on tho lower edge.) The flange edge of the right side rear arm stamping must face the front of the vehicle. The other three must face the rear of the vehicle. 906 Taures Sable July 198204-02-29 ‘Suspension and Wheel Ends, Rear REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued) NOTE: The rear control arms have two adjustment ‘cams that fit inside the bushings at the arm-to-body attachment, The cam is installed from the rear on the Jeft arm and from the front on the right arm. sooeemce™ se oeonees, Sigh toeour seaamaee 1. Position arm, and cam whore required, at center ‘of vehicle. Insert new bolt and aut. Do not tighten at this time, ‘Move arm end upto spindle and insert new bolt, washer and nut. Tighten nut to 69.6-80.6Nm. (44-59 bt. 3, Tighten rmto-body mit to 622 Nan (6087 bt Install parking brake cable to front arms. Refer to Section 06-05, 5. Install brake proportioning valve to left side front farm, Rafer to Section 06-00. 6. Lower vehicle. 7. After control arm replacement, the alignment should be checked for rear tos and reset f required. Bearing and Hub Assembly, Drum Brakes Tools Required: © Coil Remover T89P-19623-FH Removal 4. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to Section 00-02. 2, Remove wheel and tire assembly. Refer to Section 04-06, 8. Remove two pushnuts retaining drum to hub and remove drum. 4. Remove grease cap from bearing and hub assembly and discard cap, 5. Remove hub retaining nut and discard 6. Remove bearing and hub assembly from spindle, allation 1. Position bearing and hub assembly on spindle, 2. _Installnew hub retaining nut and tighten fo 255-345 Nem (188-254 lo-) 3. _Instalinow grease cap using Coil Remover ‘T@9P-19623-FH. Tap on tool until grease cap is fully seated. 4, Install brake drum on hub, Install two pushnuts ‘that retain drum, 6, Install wheel and tire assembly. 6. Lowervehicle. Bearing and Hub Assembly, Disc Brakes. Removal 1. Ralge vehicle on hoist, Refer to Section 00-02. 2. Remove wheal and tire assembly. Refer to Section 04-04, 3. Remove caliper aesembly from brake adapter. ‘Support caliper assembly with a length of wire. Refer to Section 06-04. 4, Remove push on nuts that retain rotor to hub and remove rotor. Remove grease cap from bearing and hub assembly and discard grease cap. 6. Remove bearing and hub assembly retaining nut and discard 7. Remove bearing and hub assembly from spindle. Installation 1. Position bearing and hub assembly on spindle. 2. Install new hub retaining nut. Tighten to 256-245 Nem (188-254 1, 8. Install new grease cap using Coil Remover ‘T89P-19628-FH. Tap on too! until grease capis {ully seated. 4, Install rotor assembly on hub. install two push-on. puts that retain rotor. 6. Install caliper assembly to brake adapter. 7865 Tauren Soble daly, 182