Removal And Installation: Axle: Removal

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Removal
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CAUTION: Suspension fasteners are critical parts because they affect performance of vital components and systems and their failure may result in major service expense. New parts must be installed with the same part numbers or equivalent part, if replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specified during reassembly to make sure correct retention of these parts.
  1. Remove the wheel spindle. For additional information, refer to Wheel SpindleΒ .
  2. Remove the radius arm. For additional information, refer to Radius ArmΒ .
  3. NOTE: In order to obtain clearance for the pivot bolt removal when servicing the RH front axle, it may be necessary to raise the LH side of the vehicle to relieve the weight on the suspension.
  4. Remove and discard the axle pivot nut and bolt and remove the axle.
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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