Item Specification Table

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Item Specification Table
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ITEM SPECIFICATION TABLE

Item Specification
Ball Joint Deflection 
Lower 0-0.4 mm (0-0.016 in)
Upper 0-0.2 mm (0-0.008 in)
Bushing Fastener Tightening Height 
Front (1) 402 mm (15.82 in)
Rear (1) 395 mm (15.55 in)
Ride Height 
Front - All-Wheel Drive (AWD) 68 mm (2.677 in) ± 19 mm (0.748 in)
Front - Front Wheel Drive (FWD) 68 mm (2.677 in) ± 19 mm (0.748 in)
Rear - AWD  42 mm (1.653 in) ± 23 mm (0.905 in)
Rear - FWD  60 mm (2.362 in) ± 23 mm (0.905 in)
(1) Curb conditioning, full fluids (including fuel).
RENDER: 1.0x

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