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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1144 (FRONT DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONFRONT DISC BRAKEINSTALLATION
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
Front Disc Brake: Installation
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Installation
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- Thoroughly clean and inspect the wheel bearings and the brake disc and hub.
- Lubricate the wheel bearings.
- Install a new wheel hub grease seal in the following sequence:
- Install the inner wheel bearing.
- Install a new wheel hub grease seal.
- Install the brake disc and hub in the following sequence:
- Position the brake disc and hub.
- Install the outer wheel bearing.
- Install the outer wheel bearing retainer washer.
- Install the spindle nut.
- While rotating the brake disc and hub, tighten the spindle nut.
- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).
- Loosen the spindle nut 2 turns.
- Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc and hub.
- Tighten to 28 Nm (21 lb-ft).
- Loosen the spindle nut 175 degrees.
- Tighten the spindle nut while rotating the brake disc and hub.
- Tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
- Install the components in the following sequence:
- Install the nut retainer.
- Install the cotter pin.
- Install the hub grease cap.
- Install the brake caliper anchor plate. For additional information, refer to Brake Caliper Anchor Plate .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.